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Séguélon Department

Coordinates: 9°21′N 7°7′W / 9.350°N 7.117°W / 9.350; -7.117
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Séguélon Department
Département de Séguélon
Location in Ivory Coast. Séguélon Department has retained the same boundaries since its creation in 2012.
Location in Ivory Coast. Séguélon Department has retained the same boundaries since its creation in 2012.
Country Ivory Coast
DistrictDenguélé
RegionKabadougou
2012Established via a division of Madinani Dept
Departmental seatSéguélon
Government
 • PrefectBenjamin Nanou
Area
 • Total2,180 km2 (840 sq mi)
Population
 (2021 census)[2]
 • Total33,585
 • Density15/km2 (40/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+0 (GMT)

Séguélon Department is a department of Kabadougou Region in Denguélé District, Ivory Coast. In 2021, its population was 33,585 and its seat is the settlement of Séguélon. The sub-prefectures of the department are Gbongaha and Séguélon.

History

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Séguélon Department was created in 2012 by dividing Madinani Department.[3][4]

Notes

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9°21′N 7°7′W / 9.350°N 7.117°W / 9.350; -7.117