Population 44,528 (2014) | District Zanzan | |
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2011 Converted to a third-level subdivision | ||
Nassian Department is a department of Bounkani Region in Zanzan District, Ivory Coast. In 2014, its population was 44,528 and its seat is the settlement of Nassian. The sub-prefectures of the department are Bogofa, Kakpin, Koutouba, Nassian, and Sominassé.
History
Nassian Department was created in 2005 as a second-level subdivision via a split-off from Bouna 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, Nassian Department became part of Bounkani Region in Zanzan District.
References
Nassian Department Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA