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Transua Department

Transua Department is a department of Gontougo Region in Zanzan District, Ivory Coast. In 2021, its population was 112,842 and its seat is the settlement of Transua. The sub-prefectures of the department are Assuéfry, Kouassia-Niaguini, and Transua.

History

Transua Department was created in 2008 as a second-level subdivision via a split-off from Tanda Department. 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, Transua Department became part of Gontougo Region in Zanzan District.

Notes

  1. ^ "Préfets de Région et de Préfets de Département (Conseil des ministres du mercredi 26 septembre 2012)", abidjan.net, 2 October 2012.
  2. ^ "Cartographie de Transua", abidjan.net, 28 November 2012.
  3. ^ Citypopulation.de Population of the regions and departments of Ivory Coast
  4. ^ "Cote d'Ivoire: Décentralisation - Transua devient Préfecture." Fraternité Matin 18 August 2008.

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