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Kong Department

Coordinates: 9°9′N 4°37′W / 9.150°N 4.617°W / 9.150; -4.617
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Kong Department
Département de Kong
Location in Ivory Coast. Kong Department has retained the same boundaries since its creation in 2012.
Location in Ivory Coast. Kong Department has retained the same boundaries since its creation in 2012.
Country Ivory Coast
DistrictSavanes
RegionTchologo
2012Established via a division of Ferkessédougou Dept
Departmental seatKong
Government
 • PrefectMamadou Kamara
Area
 • Total8,990 km2 (3,470 sq mi)
Population
 (2021 census)[3]
 • Total118,304
 • Density13/km2 (34/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+0 (GMT)

Kong Department is a department of Tchologo Region in Savanes District, Ivory Coast. In 2021, its population was 118,304 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.

History

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Kong Department was created in 2012 by dividing Ferkessédougou Department.[4][5]

Notes

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9°9′N 4°37′W / 9.150°N 4.617°W / 9.150; -4.617