Gbéléban Department

Coordinates: 9°35′N 8°8′W / 9.583°N 8.133°W / 9.583; -8.133
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Gbéléban Department
Département de Gbéléban
Location in Ivory Coast. Gbéléban Department has retained the same boundaries since its creation in 2012.
Location in Ivory Coast. Gbéléban Department has retained the same boundaries since its creation in 2012.
Country Ivory Coast
DistrictDenguélé
RegionKabadougou
2012Established via a division of Odienné Dept
Departmental seatGbéléban
Government
 • PrefectYao Brou
Area
 • Total1,920 km2 (740 sq mi)
Population
 (2021 census)[3]
 • Total29,532
 • Density15/km2 (40/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+0 (GMT)

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.

History[edit]

Gbéléban Department was created in 2012 by dividing Odienné Department.[4][5]

Notes[edit]

9°35′N 8°8′W / 9.583°N 8.133°W / 9.583; -8.133