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Ouangolodougou Department

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Country
  
Region
  
District
  
Savanes

Departmental seat
  
Ouangolodougou Department

2008
  
Established as a second-level subdivision via a division of Ferkessédougou Dept

2011
  
Converted to a third-level subdivision

Ouangolodougou Department is a department of Tchologo Region in Savanes District, Ivory Coast. In 2014, its population was 236,766 and its seat is the settlement of Ouangolodougou. The sub-prefectures of the department are Diawala, Kaouara, Niellé, Ouangolodougou, and Toumoukoro.

History

Ouangolodougou Department was created in 2008 as a second-level subdivision via a split-off from Ferkessédougou Department. At its creation, it was part of Savanes 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, Ouangolodougou Department became part of Tchologo Region in Savanes District.

References

Ouangolodougou Department Wikipedia


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