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Gbéléban Department
Gbéléban Department is a department of Kabadougou Region in Denguélé District, Ivory Coast. In 2021, its population was 29,532 and its seat is the settlement of Gbéléban. The sub-prefectures of the department are Gbéléban, Samango and Seydougou.
Gbéléban Department Département de Gbéléban | |
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Location in Ivory Coast. Gbéléban Department has retained the same boundaries since its creation in 2012. | |
| Country | Ivory Coast |
| District | Denguélé |
| Region | Kabadougou |
| 2012 | Established via a division of Odienné Dept |
| Departmental seat | Gbéléban |
| Government | |
| • Prefect | Yao Brou |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1,920 km2 (740 sq mi) |
| Population (2021 census)[3] | |
| • Total | 29,532 |
| • Density | 15/km2 (40/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+0 (GMT) |
History
Gbéléban Department was created in 2012 by dividing Odienné Department.[4][5]
Notes
- ^ "Préfets de Région et de Préfets de Département (Conseil des ministres du mercredi 26 septembre 2012)", abidjan.net, 2 October 2012.
- ^ "Visite d’Etat : Monographie du département de Gbéléban", abidjan.net, 15 May 2015.
- ^ Citypopulation.de Population of the regions and departments of Ivory Coast
- ^ "Conseil des Ministres du mercredi 04 Juillet 2012 : De nouvelles entités administratives créées", abidjan.net, 5 July 2012.
- ^ "Le décret n° 2012-611 du 04 juillet 2012 portant création des Départements de Djékanou, Sipilou, Kong, Gbéléban, Taabo, Kouassi-Kouassikro, Méagui, Séguélon, Buyo, M'Bengué, Facobly et Dianra" 2016-12-21 at the Wayback Machine.
Coordinates: 9°35′N 8°8′W / 9.583°N 8.133°W