Country Ivory Coast Region Hambol Population 189,254 (2014) | District Vallée du Bandama Area 9,670 km² | |
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1974 Established as a first-level subdivision via a division of Katiola Dept 1997 Converted to a second-level subdivision 2011 Converted to a third-level subdivision | ||
Dabakala Department is a department of Hambol Region in Vallée du Bandama District, Ivory Coast. In 2014, its population was 189,254 and its seat is the settlement of Dabakala. The sub-prefectures of the department are Bassawa, Boniérédougou, Dabakala, Foumbolo, Niéméné, Satama-Sokoro, Satama-Sokoura, Sokala-Sobara, Tendéné-Bambarasso, and Yaossédougou.
History
Dabakala Department was created in 1974 as a split-off from Katiola Department.
In 1997, regions were introduced as new first-level subdivisions of Ivory Coast; as a result, all departments were converted into second-level subdivisions. Dabakala Department was included in Vallée du Bandama Region.
In 2011, districts were introduced as new first-level subdivisions of Ivory Coast. At the same time, regions were reorganised and became second-level subdivisions and all departments were converted into third-level subdivisions. At this time, Dabakala Department became part of Hambol Region in Vallée du Bandama District.