Established as a second-level subdivision via a division of Odienné Dept
2011
Converted to a third-level subdivision
2011
Divided to create Kaniasso Dept
Departmental seat
Minignan
Government
[1]
• Prefect
Abdou Karim Barro Baladji
Area
[2]
• Total
3,180 km2 (1,230 sq mi)
Population
(2021 census)[3]
• Total
61,637
• Density
19/km2 (50/sq mi)
Time zone
UTC+0 (GMT)
Minignan Department is a department of Folon Region in Denguélé District, Ivory Coast. In 2021, its population was 61,637 and its seat is the settlement of Minignan. The sub-prefectures of the department are Kimbirila-Nord, Minignan, Sokoro, and Tienko.
History
Minignan Department was created in 2005 as a second-level subdivision via a split-off from Odienné Department.[4] At its creation, it was part of Denguélé 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, Minignan Department became part of Folon Region in Denguélé District. At the same time, the department was split to create Kaniasso Department.
Notes
^"Préfets de Région et de Préfets de Département (Conseil des ministres du mercredi 26 septembre 2012)", abidjan.net, 2 October 2012.
^"Découverte du Folon" Archived 2018-02-02 at the Wayback Machine, ardci-rd.org, accessed 23 February 2016.
^Citypopulation.de Population of the regions and departments of Ivory Coast
^"Regions of Côte d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast)", statoids.com, accessed 16 February 2016.