Kong Department

Kong Department is a department of Tchologo Region in Savanes District, Ivory Coast. In 2014, its population was 87,929 and its seat is the settlement of Kong. The sub-prefectures of the department are Bilimono, Kong, Nafana, and Sikolo. The eastern edge of the department extends into Comoé National Park.

Kong Department

Département de Kong
Location in Ivory Coast. Kong Department has retained the same boundaries since its creation in 2012.
Country Ivory Coast
DistrictSavanes
RegionTchologo
2012Established via a division of Ferkessédougou Dept
Departmental seatKong
Government
  PrefectMamadou Kamara
Area
  Total8,400 km2 (3,200 sq mi)
Population
 (2014)[3]
  Total87,929
  Density10/km2 (27/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+0 (GMT)

History

Kong Department was created in 2012 by dividing Ferkessédougou Department.[4][5]

Notes


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