Minignan Department
Department in Denguélé, Ivory Coast
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Minignan Department is a department of Folon Region in Denguélé District, Ivory Coast. In 2021, its population was 61,637 and its seat is the settlement of Minignan. The sub-prefectures of the department are Kimbirila-Nord, Minignan, Sokoro, and Tienko.
Ivory CoastMinignan Department
Département de Minignan | |
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Location in Ivory Coast. Minignan Department has had these boundaries since 2011. | |
| Country | Ivory Coast |
| District | Denguélé |
| Region | Folon |
| 2005 | Established as a second-level subdivision via a division of Odienné Dept |
| 2011 | Converted to a third-level subdivision |
| 2011 | Divided to create Kaniasso Dept |
| Departmental seat | Minignan |
| Government | |
| • Prefect | Abdou Karim Barro Baladji |
| Area | |
• Total | 3,180 km2 (1,230 sq mi) |
| Population (2021 census)[3] | |
• Total | 61,637 |
| • Density | 19.4/km2 (50.2/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+0 (GMT) |
History
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Minignan Department was created in 2005 as a second-level subdivision via a split-off from Odienné Department.[4] At its creation, it was part of Denguélé 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, Minignan Department became part of Folon Region in Denguélé District. At the same time, the department was split to create Kaniasso Department.
