Kong Department Département de Kong |
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Department | |
Location in Ivory Coast. Kong Department has retained the same boundaries since its creation in 2012. |
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Country | Ivory Coast |
District | Savanes |
Region | Tchologo |
2012 | Established via a division of Ferkessédougou Dept |
Departmental seat | Kong |
Government | |
• Prefect | Mamadou Kamara |
Area | |
• Total | 8,400 km2 (3,200 sq mi) |
Population (2014) | |
• Total | 87,929 |
• Density | 10/km2 (27/sq mi) |
Time zone | GMT (UTC+0) |
Kong Department is a department of Tchologo Region in Savanes District, Ivory Coast. In 2014, its population was 87,929 and its seat is the settlement of Kong. The sub-prefectures of the department are Bilimono, Kong, Nafana, and Sikolo. The eastern edge of the department extends into Comoé National Park.
Kong Department was created in 2012 by dividing Ferkessédougou Department.
Coordinates: 9°9′N 4°37′W / 9.150°N 4.617°W