Communes of Ivory Coast. Green dots indicate the location of the settlement that serves as seat of each commune.
The communes of Ivory Coast are a fifth-level administrative unit of administration in Ivory Coast. The sub-prefectures of Ivory Coast contain villages, and in select instances more than one village is combined into a commune. There are currently 197 communes in the 510 sub-prefectures.
Prior to 2011, communes were the third-level administrative units of the country. Under the administration of Laurent Gbagbo, the number of communes grew to more than 1300. In 2011, a reorganization of the country's subdivisions was undertaken, with a goal of decentralizing the state. As part of the reorganization, communes were converted from third-level divisions into fifth-level divisions.
In March 2012, the government abolished 1126 communes on the grounds that under the new jurisdiction of districts, regions, departments, and sub-prefectures, these particular communes were not economically viable governmental units.[1] As a result of the reorganisation, there are now 197 communes in Ivory Coast.[1] In many parts of the country, responsibilities previously carried out by the communes have been transferred to other levels of government. In most cases, the town that is the seat of the commune is also the seat of a sub-prefecture.
(in French) Décret n° 85-1114 du 8 novembre 1985, fixant le ressort territorial de quatre-vingt-dix-huit (98) communes et portant modification des limites territoriales d'une commune
(in French) Décret n° 95-529 du 14 juillet 1995, portant modification du décret n° 80-1078 due 19 septembre 1980 fixant le ressort territorial des communes de Côte d'Ivoire et du décret n° 85-1114 du 8 novembre 1985, fixant le ressort territorial de quatre-vingt-dix-huit (98) communes et portant modification des limites territoriales d'une commune
Senegal is subdivided into 14 regions, each of which is administered by a Conseil Régional elected by population weight at the arrondissement level. Senegal is further subdivided into 45 departments, 103 arrondissements and by collectivités locales which elect administrative officers. Three of these regions were created on 10 September 2008, when Kaffrine Region was split from Kaolack, Kédougou region was split from Tambacounda, and Sédhiou region was split from Kolda.
The regions of Ivory Coast are the second-level subdivisions of Ivory Coast. There are 31 regions, and each region is subdivided into two or more departments, the third-level division in Ivory Coast. Two to four regions are combined to make up a district, the first-level subdivision. The two autonomous districts of Ivory Coast are not divided into regions.
Moyen-Cavally Region is a defunct region of Ivory Coast. From 2000 to 2011, it was a first-level subdivision region. The region's capital was Guiglo and its area was 14,268 km². Since 2011, the area formerly encompassed by the region is part of Montagnes District.
Senegal is subdivided into four levels of administrative divisions.
Guiglo Department is a department of Cavally Region in Montagnes District, Ivory Coast. In 2014, its population was 176,688 and its seat is the settlement of Guiglo. The sub-prefectures of the department are Bédy-Goazon, Guiglo, Kaadé, and Nizahon.
Bocanda Department is a department of N'Zi Region in Lacs District, Ivory Coast. In 2014, its population was 126,910 and its seat is the settlement of Bocanda. The sub-prefectures of the department are Bengassou, Bocanda, Kouadioblékro, and N'Zécrézessou.
Biankouma Department is a department of Tonkpi Region in Montagnes District, Ivory Coast. In 2014, its population was 154,300 and its seat is the settlement of Biankouma. The sub-prefectures of the department are Biankouma, Blapleu, Gbangbégouiné, Gbonné, Gouiné, Kpata, and Santa.
Kouibly Department is a department of Guémon Region in Montagnes District, Ivory Coast. In 2014, its population was 116,608 and its seat is the settlement of Kouibly. The sub-prefectures of the department are Kouibly, Nidrou, Ouyably-Gnondrou, and Totrodrou.
Ferkessédougou Department is a department of Tchologo Region in Savanes District, Ivory Coast. In 2014, its population was 143,263 and its seat is the settlement of Ferkessédougou. The sub-prefectures of the department are Ferkessédougou, Koumbala, and Togoniéré.
Soubré Department is a department of Nawa Region in Bas-Sassandra District, Ivory Coast. In 2014, its population was 464,554 and its seat is the settlement of Soubré. The sub-prefectures of the department are Grand-Zattry, Liliyo, Okrouyo, and Soubré.
The districts of Ivory Coast are the first-level administrative subdivisions of the country. The districts were created in 2011 in an effort to further decentralise the state, but in practice most of them have not yet begun to function as governmental entities.
Montagnes District is one of fourteen administrative districts of Ivory Coast. The district is located in the western part of the country, bordering Liberia and Guinea to the west, Woroba District to the north, Sassandra-Marahoué District to the east, and Bas-Sassandra District to the south. The capital of the district is Man.
Buyo Department is a department of Nawa Region in Bas-Sassandra District, Ivory Coast. In 2014, its population was 183,875 and its seat is the settlement of Buyo. The sub-prefectures of the department are Buyo and Dapéoua.
Méagui Department is a department of Nawa Region in Bas-Sassandra District, Ivory Coast. In 2014, its population was 320,975 and its seat is the settlement of Méagui. The sub-prefectures of the department are Gnanmangui, Méagui and Oupoyo.
Djékanou Department is a department of Bélier Region in Lacs District, Ivory Coast. In 2014, its population was 26,510 and its seat is the settlement of Djékanou. The sub-prefectures of the department are Bonikro and Djékanou.
Kouassi-Kouassikro Department is a department of N'Zi Region in Lacs District, Ivory Coast. In 2014, its population was 29,612 and its seat is the settlement of Kouassi-Kouassikro. The sub-prefectures of the department are Kouassi-Kouassikro and Mékro.
Taabo Department is a department of Agnéby-Tiassa Region in Lagunes District, Ivory Coast. In 2014, its population was 56,422 and its seat is the settlement of Taabo. The sub-prefectures of the department are Pacobo and Taabo.
Facobly Department is a department of Guémon Region in Montagnes District, Ivory Coast. In 2014, its population was 76,507 and its seat is the settlement of Facobly. The sub-prefectures of the department are Facobly, Guézon, Koua, Sémien, and Tiény-Séably.
Sipilou Department is a department of Tonkpi Region in Montagnes District, Ivory Coast. In 2014, its population was 41,868 and its seat is the settlement of Sipilou. The sub-prefectures of the department are Sipilou and Yorodougou.
Dianra Department is a department of Béré Region in Woroba District, Ivory Coast. In 2014, its population was 96,579 and its seat is the settlement of Dianra. The sub-prefectures of the department are Dianra and Dianra-Village.
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