Séguélon Department

Séguélon Department is a department of Kabadougou Region in Denguélé District, Ivory Coast. In 2021, its population was 33,585 and its seat is the settlement of Séguélon. The sub-prefectures of the department are Gbongaha and Séguélon.

Séguélon Department
Département de Séguélon
Department
Location in Ivory Coast. Séguélon Department has retained the same boundaries since its creation in 2012.
Location in Ivory Coast. Séguélon Department has retained the same boundaries since its creation in 2012.
Country Ivory Coast
DistrictDenguélé
RegionKabadougou
2012Established via a division of Madinani Dept
Departmental seatSéguélon
Government
[1]
 • PrefectBenjamin Nanou
Area
 • Total2,180 km2 (840 sq mi)
Population
 (2021 census)[2]
 • Total33,585
 • Density15/km2 (40/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+0 (GMT)

History

Séguélon Department was created in 2012 by dividing Madinani Department.[3][4]

Notes
  1. "Préfets de Région et de Préfets de Département (Conseil des ministres du mercredi 26 septembre 2012)", abidjan.net, 2 October 2012.
  2. Citypopulation.de Population of the regions and departments of Ivory Coast
  3. "Conseil des Ministres du mercredi 04 Juillet 2012 : De nouvelles entités administratives créées", abidjan.net, 5 July 2012.
  4. "Le décret n° 2012-611 du 04 juillet 2012 portant création des Départements de Djékanou, Sipilou, Kong, Gbéléban, Taabo, Kouassi-Kouassikro, Méagui, Séguélon, Buyo, M'Bengué, Facobly et Dianra".

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