Department in Zanzan, Ivory Coast
Koun-Fao Department Département de Koun-Fao |
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 Location in Ivory Coast. Koun-Fao Department has retained the same boundaries since its creation in 2005. |
| Country |  Ivory Coast |
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| District | Zanzan |
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| Region | Gontougo |
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| 2005 | Established as a second-level subdivision via a division of Tanda Dept |
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| 2011 | Converted to a third-level subdivision |
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| Departmental seat | Koun-Fao |
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| Government |
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| • Prefect | Yolande Djirabou |
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| Area |
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| • Total | 3,600 km2 (1,400 sq mi) |
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| Population |
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| • Total | 167,881 |
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| • Density | 47/km2 (120/sq mi) |
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| Time zone | UTC+0 (GMT) |
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Koun-Fao Department is a department of Gontougo Region in Zanzan District, Ivory Coast. In 2021, its population was 167,881 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.[2] 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.
Notes
- ^ Citypopulation.de Population of the regions and departments of Ivory Coast
- ^ "Regions of Côte d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast)", statoids.com, accessed 16 February 2016.
7°29′N 3°15′W / 7.483°N 3.250°W / 7.483; -3.250
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