Daoukro Department is a department of Iffou Region in Lacs District, Ivory Coast. In 2021, its population was 148,095 and its seat is the settlement of Daoukro. The sub-prefectures of the department are Daoukro, Ettrokro, N'Gattakro, and Samanza.

Daoukro Department
Département de Daoukro
Location in Ivory Coast.
Location in Ivory Coast.
Country Ivory Coast
DistrictLacs
RegionIffou
1988Established as a first-level subdivision via a division of Dimbokro Dept
1997Converted to a second-level subdivision
2011Converted to a third-level subdivision
Departmental seatDaoukro
Government
 • PrefectAlbert Koffi Akpolleh Kouamé
Area
 • Total2,201 km2 (850 sq mi)
Population
 (2021 census)[3]
 • Total148,095
 • Density67/km2 (170/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+0 (GMT)

History

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Daoukro Department was created in 1988 as a first-level subdivision via a split-off from Dimbokro Department.[4]

In 1997, regions were introduced as new first-level subdivisions of Ivory Coast; as a result, all departments were converted into second-level subdivisions. Daoukro Department was included in 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, Daoukro Department became part of Iffou Region in Lacs District.

In 2020, its northwestern part (sub-prefectures of Akpassanou, Ananda, and Ouellé) is taken apart to create the department of Ouellé.

Notes

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7°15′N 3°52′W / 7.250°N 3.867°W / 7.250; -3.867