Madinani Department

Madinani Department
Département de Madinani
Location in Ivory Coast. Madinani Department has retained the same boundaries since its creation in 2005.
Country Ivory Coast
DistrictDenguélé
RegionKabadougou
2005Established as a second-level subdivision via a division of Odienné Dept
2011Converted to a third-level subdivision
Departmental seatMadinani
Government
 • PrefectIbrahima Bayo
Area
 • Total
3,160 km2 (1,220 sq mi)
Population
 (2021 census)[2]
 • Total
50,248
 • Density16/km2 (41/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+0 (GMT)

Madinani Department is a department of Kabadougou Region in Denguélé District, Ivory Coast. In 2021, its population was 50,248 and its seat is the settlement of Madinani. The sub-prefectures of the department are Fengolo, Madinani, and N'Goloblasso.

History

Madinani Department was created in 2005 as a second-level subdivision via a split-off from Odienné Department.[3] 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, Madinani Department became part of Kabadougou Region in Denguélé District.

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9°37′N 6°57′W / 9.617°N 6.950°W / 9.617; -6.950