Séguélon Department
Séguélon Department
Département de Séguélon | |
|---|---|
Location in Ivory Coast. Séguélon Department has retained the same boundaries since its creation in 2012. | |
| Country | Ivory Coast |
| District | Denguélé |
| Region | Kabadougou |
| 2012 | Established via a division of Madinani Dept |
| Departmental seat | Séguélon |
| Government | |
| • Prefect | Benjamin Nanou |
| Area | |
• Total | 2,180 km2 (840 sq mi) |
| Population (2021 census)[2] | |
• Total | 33,585 |
| • Density | 15/km2 (40/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+0 (GMT) |
Séguélon Department is a department of Kabadougou Region in Denguélé District, Ivory Coast. In 2021, its population was 33,585 and its seat is the settlement of Séguélon. The sub-prefectures of the department are Gbongaha and Séguélon.
History
Séguélon Department was created in 2012 by dividing Madinani Department.[3][4]
Notes
- ^ "Préfets de Région et de Préfets de Département (Conseil des ministres du mercredi 26 septembre 2012)", abidjan.net, 2 October 2012.
- ^ Citypopulation.de Population of the regions and departments of Ivory Coast
- ^ "Conseil des Ministres du mercredi 04 Juillet 2012 : De nouvelles entités administratives créées", abidjan.net, 5 July 2012.
- ^ "Le décret n° 2012-611 du 04 juillet 2012 portant création des Départements de Djékanou, Sipilou, Kong, Gbéléban, Taabo, Kouassi-Kouassikro, Méagui, Séguélon, Buyo, M'Bengué, Facobly et Dianra".
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