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Kani Department

Kani Department
Département de Kani
Department
Location in Ivory Coast. Kani Department has retained the same boundaries since its creation in 2009.
Location in Ivory Coast. Kani Department has retained the same boundaries since its creation in 2009.
Country  Ivory Coast
District Woroba
Region Worodougou
2009 Established as a second-level subdivision via a division of Séguéla Dept
2011 Converted to a third-level subdivision
Departmental seat Kani
Government
 • Prefect Zama Christophe Dogo
Area
 • Total 5,650 km2 (2,180 sq mi)
Population (2014)
 • Total 73,889
 • Density 13/km2 (34/sq mi)
Time zone GMT (UTC+0)

Kani Department is a department of Worodougou Region in Woroba District, Ivory Coast. In 2014, its population was 73,889 and its seat is the settlement of Kani. The sub-prefectures of the department are Djibrosso, Fadiadougou, Kani, and Morondo.

Kani Department was created in 2009 as a second-level subdivision via a split-off from Séguéla Department. At its creation, it was part of Worodougou 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, Kani Department remained part of the retained Worodougou Region in the new Woroba District.

Coordinates: 8°29′N 6°36′W / 8.483°N 6.600°W / 8.483; -6.600



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