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Transua Department

Transua Department
Département de Transua
Department
Location in Ivory Coast. Transua Department has retained the same boundaries since its creation in 2009.
Location in Ivory Coast. Transua Department has retained the same boundaries since its creation in 2009.
Country  Ivory Coast
District Zanzan
Region Gontougo
2009 Established as a second-level subdivision via a division of Tanda Dept
2011 Converted to a third-level subdivision
Departmental seat Transua
Government
 • Prefect Adja Kio Gossan
Area
 • Total 1,060 km2 (410 sq mi)
Population (2014)
 • Total 83,478
 • Density 79/km2 (200/sq mi)
Time zone GMT (UTC+0)

Transua Department is a department of Gontougo Region in Zanzan District, Ivory Coast. In 2014, its population was 83,478 and its seat is the settlement of Transua. The sub-prefectures of the department are Assuéfry, Kouassia-Niaguini, and Transua.

Transua Department was created in 2009 as a second-level subdivision via a split-off from Tanda Department. At its creation, it was part of Zanzan 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, Transua Department became part of Gontougo Region in Zanzan District.

Coordinates: 7°33′N 3°1′W / 7.550°N 3.017°W / 7.550; -3.017



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