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Zuénoula Department

Zuénoula Department
Département de Zuénoula
Department
Location in Ivory Coast. Zuénoula Department has retained the same boundaries since its creation in 1980.
Location in Ivory Coast. Zuénoula Department has retained the same boundaries since its creation in 1980.
Country  Ivory Coast
District Sassandra-Marahoué
Region Marahoué
1980 Established as a first-level subdivision via a division of Bouaflé Dept
1997 Converted to a second-level subdivision
2011 Converted to a third-level subdivision
Departmental seat Zuénoula
Government
 • Prefect Basile Niamkey
Area
 • Total 3,252 km2 (1,256 sq mi)
Population (2014)
 • Total 214,646
 • Density 66/km2 (170/sq mi)
Time zone GMT (UTC+0)

Zuénoula Department is a department of Marahoué Region in Sassandra-Marahoué District, Ivory Coast. In 2014, its population was 214,646 and its seat is the settlement of Zuénoula. The sub-prefectures of the department are Gohitafla, Iriéfla, Kanzra, Maminigui, Vouéboufla, Zanzra, and Zuénoula.

Zuénoula Department was created in 1980 as first-level subdivision via a split-off from Bouaflé Department. In 1997, regions were introduced as new first-level subdivisions of Ivory Coast; as a result, all departments were converted into second-level subdivisions. Zuénoula Department was included in Marahoué 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, Zuénoula Department remained part of the retained Marahoué Region in the new Sassandra-Marahoué District.

Coordinates: 7°26′N 6°3′W / 7.433°N 6.050°W / 7.433; -6.050


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