The sub-prefectures of the department are Baya, Boundiali, Ganaoni, Kasséré, and Siempurgo.
Using current boundaries as a reference, from 1969 to 1980 the department occupied the same territory as Bagoué Region.
Boundiali Department was included as part of Savanes Region.
[3][4] In 2011, districts were introduced as new first-level subdivisions of Ivory Coast.
At this time, Boundiali Department became part of Bagoué Region in Savanes District.