Bangolo Department
Department in Montagnes, Ivory Coast
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Bangolo Department is a department of Guémon Region in Montagnes District, Ivory Coast. In 2021, its population was 270,629 and its seat is the settlement of Bangolo. The sub-prefectures of the department are Bangolo, Béoué-Zibiao, Bléniméouin, Diéouzon, Gohouo-Zagna, Guinglo-Tahouaké, Kahin-Zarabaon, Zéo, and Zou.
Ivory CoastBangolo Department
Département de Bangolo | |
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Location in Ivory Coast. Bangolo Department has retained the same boundaries since its creation in 1988. | |
| Country | Ivory Coast |
| District | Montagnes |
| Region | Guémon |
| 1988 | Established as a first-level subdivision via a division of Man Dept |
| 1997 | Converted to a second-level subdivision |
| 2011 | Converted to a third-level subdivision |
| Departmental seat | Bangolo |
| Government | |
| • Prefect | Mahama Gbané |
| Area | |
• Total | 2,210 km2 (850 sq mi) |
| Population (2021 census)[2] | |
• Total | 270,629 |
| • Density | 122/km2 (317/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+0 (GMT) |
History
Bangolo Department was created in 1988 as a first-level subdivision via a split-off from Man Department.[3]
In 1997, regions were introduced as new first-level subdivisions of Ivory Coast; as a result, all departments were converted into second-level subdivisions. Bangolo Department was included in Dix-Huit Montagnes 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, Bangolo Department became part of Guémon Region in Montagnes District.
