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Prikro Department Département de Prikro |
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Location in Ivory Coast. Prikro Department has retained the same boundaries since its creation in 2005. |
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| Country |
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| District | Lacs |
| Region | Iffou |
| 2005 | Established as a second-level subdivision via a division of M'Bahiakro Dept |
| 2011 | Converted to a third-level subdivision |
| Departmental seat | Prikro |
| Government | |
| • Prefect | Marie-Thérèse Guede Mabo |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2,400 km2 (900 sq mi) |
| Population (2014) | |
| • Total | 72,789 |
| • Density | 30/km2 (79/sq mi) |
| Time zone | GMT (UTC+0) |
Prikro Department is a department of Iffou Region in Lacs District, Ivory Coast. In 2014, its population was 72,789 and its seat is the settlement of Prikro. The sub-prefectures of the department are Anianou, Famienkro, Koffi-Amonkro, Nafana, and Prikro.
Prikro Department was created in 2005 as a second-level subdivision via a split-off from M'Bahiakro Department. At its creation, it was part of N'Zi-Comoé 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, Prikro Department became part of Iffou Region in Lacs District.
Coordinates: 7°38′N 3°59′W / 7.633°N 3.983°W