Department in Savanes, Ivory Coast
Sinématiali Department Département de Sinématiali |
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Country | Ivory Coast |
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District | Savanes |
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Region | Poro |
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2008 | Established as a second-level subdivision via a division of Korhogo Dept |
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2011 | Converted to a third-level subdivision |
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Departmental seat | Sinématiali |
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Government [1] |
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• Prefect | Namory Doumbia |
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Area |
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• Total | 516 km2 (199 sq mi) |
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Population (2021 census)[2] |
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• Total | 74,981 |
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• Density | 150/km2 (380/sq mi) |
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Time zone | UTC+0 (GMT) |
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Sinématiali Department is a department of Poro Region in Savanes District, Ivory Coast. In 2021, its population was 74,981 and its seat is the settlement of Sinématiali. The sub-prefectures of the department are Bouakaha, Kagbolodougou, Sédiogo, and Sinématiali.
History
Sinématiali Department was created in 2008 as second-level subdivision via a split-off from Korhogo Department.[3] At its creation, it was part of Savanes 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, Sinématiali Department became part of Poro Region in Savanes District.
Notes
- ^ "Préfets de Région et de Préfets de Département (Conseil des ministres du mercredi 26 septembre 2012)", abidjan.net, 2 October 2012.
- ^ Citypopulation.de Population of the regions and departments of Ivory Coast
- ^ Décret n° 2008-96 du 5 mars 2008 portant création des départements de Bettié, Botro, Guéyo, Koro, Kouto, Ouangolodougou, Sinématiali, Tiapoum, Yakassé-Attobrou et Zoukougbeu.
9°35′N 5°23′W / 9.583°N 5.383°W / 9.583; -5.383
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