Region Folon | District Denguélé | |
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2011 Converted to a third-level subdivision 2011 Divided to create Kaniasso Dept | ||
Minignan Department is a department of Folon Region in Denguélé District, Ivory Coast. In 2014, its population was 38,199 and its seat is the settlement of Minignan. The sub-prefectures of the department are Kimbirila-Nord, Minignan, Sokoro, and Tienko.
History
Minignan Department was created in 2005 as a second-level subdivision via a split-off from Odienné Department. At its creation, it was part of Denguélé 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, Minignan Department became part of Folon Region in Denguélé District. At the same time, the department was split to create Kaniasso Department.