Population 159,085 (2014) | District Lacs Area 3,619 km² | |
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1997 Converted to a second-level subdivision 2011 Converted to a third-level subdivision | ||
Daoukro Department is a department of Iffou Region in Lacs District, Ivory Coast. In 2014, its population was 159,085 and its seat is the settlement of Daoukro. The sub-prefectures of the department are Akpassanou, Ananda, Daoukro, Ettrokro, N'Gattakro, Ouellé, and Samanza.
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Map of Daoukro, The Ivory Coast
History
Daoukro Department was created in 1988 as a first-level subdivision via a split-off from Dimbokro 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. Daoukro Department was included in N'Zi-Comoé 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, Daoukro Department became part of Iffou Region in Lacs District.