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 | |
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Location in Ivory Coast. Kong Department has retained the same boundaries since its creation in 2012. | |
Country | Ivory Coast |
District | Savanes |
Region | Tchologo |
2012 | Established via a division of Ferkessédougou Dept |
Departmental seat | Kong |
Government | |
• Prefect | Mamadou Kamara |
Area | |
• Total | 8,400 km2 (3,200 sq mi) |
Population (2014)[3] | |
• Total | 87,929 |
• Density | 10/km2 (27/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC+0 (GMT) |
History
Kong Department was created in 2012 by dividing Ferkessédougou Department.[4][5]
Notes
- "Préfets de Région et de Préfets de Département (Conseil des ministres du mercredi 26 septembre 2012)", abidjan.net, 2 October 2012.
- "Kong et Gbéléban chef-lieu de département, Bakayoko explique pourquoi", connectionivoirienne.net, 6 July 2012.
- "Côte d'Ivoire". geohive.com. Archived from the original on 22 November 2015. Retrieved 5 December 2015.
- "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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