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Koun Fao Department

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Country
  
Region
  
Population
  
116,230 (2014)

District
  
Zanzan

Departmental seat
  
Koun-Fao Department

2005
  
Established as a second-level subdivision via a division of Tanda Dept

2011
  
Converted to a third-level subdivision

Koun-Fao Department is a department of Gontougo Region in Zanzan District, Ivory Coast. In 2014, its population was 116,230 and its seat is the settlement of Koun-Fao. The sub-prefectures of the department are Boahia, Kokomian, Kouassi-Datékro, Koun-Fao, Tankessé, and Tienkoikro.

History

Koun-Fao Department was created in 2005 as a second-level subdivision via a split-off from Tanda Department. At its creation, it was part of Zanzan 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, Koun-Fao Department became part of Gontougo Region in Zanzan District.

References

Koun-Fao Department Wikipedia


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