Akoupé Department
Department in Lagunes, Ivory Coast
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Akoupé Department is a department of La Mé Region in Lagunes District, Ivory Coast. In 2021, its population was 156,698 and its seat is the settlement of Akoupé. The sub-prefectures of the department are Afféry, Akoupé, and Bécouéfin.
Ivory CoastAkoupé Department
Département d'Akoupé | |
|---|---|
Location in Ivory Coast. Akoupé Department has retained the same boundaries since its creation in 2005. | |
| Country | Ivory Coast |
| District | Lagunes |
| Region | La Mé |
| 2005 | Established as a second-level subdivision via a division of Adzopé Dept |
| 2011 | Converted to a third-level subdivision |
| Departmental seat | Akoupé |
| Government | |
| • Prefect | Mel Djédj |
| Area | |
• Total | 1,680 km2 (650 sq mi) |
| Population (2021 census)[3] | |
• Total | 156,698 |
| • Density | 93.3/km2 (242/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+0 (GMT) |
History
Akoupé Department was created in 2005 as a second-level subdivision via a split-off from Adzopé Department.[4] At its creation, it was part of Agnéby 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, Akoupé Department became part of La Mé Region in Lagunes District.
