Region La Mé Area 1,174 km² | District Lagunes Population 76,277 (2014) | |
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2008 Established as a second-level subdivision via a division of Adzopé Dept 2011 Converted to a third-level subdivision | ||
Yakassé-Attobrou Department is a department of La Mé Region in Lagunes District, Ivory Coast. In 2014, its population was 76,277 and its seat is the settlement of Yakassé-Attobrou. The sub-prefectures of the department are Abongoua, Biéby, and Yakassé-Attobrou.
History
Yakassé-Attobrou Department was created in 2008 as a second-level division via a split-off from Adzopé Department. At its creation, it was part of Agnéby 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, Yakassé-Attobrou Department became part of La Mé Region in Lagunes District.
References
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