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Kouto Department Département de Kouto |
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Location in Ivory Coast. Kouto Department has retained the same boundaries since its creation in 2008. |
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| Country |
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| District | Savanes |
| Region | Bagoué |
| 2008 | Established as a second-level subdivision via a division of Boundiali Dept |
| 2011 | Converted to a third-level subdivision |
| Departmental seat | Kouto |
| Government | |
| • Prefect | Clément Koumé Bi Kalou |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3,614 km2 (1,395 sq mi) |
| Population (2014) | |
| • Total | 129,598 |
| • Density | 36/km2 (93/sq mi) |
| Time zone | GMT (UTC+0) |
Kouto Department is a department of Bagoué Region in Savanes District, Ivory Coast. In 2014, its population was 129,598 and its seat is the settlement of Kouto. The sub-prefectures of the department are Blességué, Gbon, Kolia, Kouto, and Sianhala.
Kouto Department was created in 2008 as a second-level subdivision via a split-off from Boundiali Department. 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, Kouto Department became part of Bagoué Region in Savanes District.
Coordinates: 9°54′N 6°25′W / 9.900°N 6.417°W