Prikro Department
Department in Lacs, Ivory Coast
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Prikro Department is a department of Iffou Region in Lacs District, Ivory Coast. In 2021, its population was 95,595 and its seat is the settlement of Prikro. The sub-prefectures of the department are Anianou, Famienkro, Koffi-Amonkro, Nafana, and Prikro.
Ivory CoastPrikro Department
Département de Prikro | |
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Location in Ivory Coast. Prikro Department has retained the same boundaries since its creation in 2005. | |
| Country | Ivory Coast |
| District | Lacs |
| Region | Iffou |
| 2005 | Established as a second-level subdivision via a division of M'Bahiakro Dept |
| 2011 | Converted to a third-level subdivision |
| Departmental seat | Prikro |
| Government | |
| • Prefect | Marie-Thérèse Guede Mabo |
| Area | |
• Total | 2,530 km2 (980 sq mi) |
| Population (2021 census)[3] | |
• Total | 95,595 |
| • Density | 37.8/km2 (97.9/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+0 (GMT) |
History
Prikro Department was created in 2005 as a second-level subdivision via a split-off from M'Bahiakro Department.[4] At its creation, it was part of N'Zi-Comoé 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, Prikro Department became part of Iffou Region in Lacs District.
