Ouangolodougou Department
Ouangolodougou Department is a department of Tchologo Region in Savanes District, Ivory Coast. In 2021, its population was 294,639 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.
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
- ^ Décret n° 2008-96 du 5 mars 2008 portant création des départements de Bettié, Botro, Guéyo, Koro, Kouto, Ouangolodougou, Sinématiali, Tiapoum, Yakassé-Attobrou et Zoukougbeu.
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