M'Bahiakro Department
Department in Iffou, Ivory Coast
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M'Bahiakro Department is a department of Iffou Region in Lacs District, Ivory Coast. In 2021, its population was 78,369 and its seat is the settlement of M'Bahiakro. The sub-prefectures of the department are Bonguéra, Kondossou, and M'Bahiakro.
Ivory CoastM'Bahiakro Department
Département de M'Bahiakro | |
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Location in Ivory Coast. M'Bahiakro Department has had these boundaries since 2005. | |
| Country | Ivory Coast |
| Region | Iffou |
| 1985 | Established as a first-level subdivision via a division of Bouaké Dept |
| 1997 | Converted to a second-level subdivision |
| 2005 | Divided to create Prikro Dept |
| 2011 | Converted to a third-level subdivision |
| 2014 | Converted back to a second-level subdivision |
| Departmental seat | M'Bahiakro |
| Government | |
| • Prefect | Diby Konan |
| Area | |
• Total | 2,560 km2 (990 sq mi) |
| Population (2021 census)[2] | |
• Total | 78,369 |
| • Density | 30.6/km2 (79.3/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+0 (GMT) |
History
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M'Bahiakro Department was created in 1985 as a first-level subdivision via a split-off from Bouaké 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. M'Bahiakro Department was included in N'Zi-Comoé Region.
In 2005, the M'Bahiakro Department was divided in order to create Prikro Department.[4]
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, M'Bahiakro Department became part of Iffou Region in Lacs District. Districts were suppressed in 2014.[5]
