It was created from territory that was formerly part of Nord Department.
Using current boundaries as a reference, from 1969 to 2008 the department occupied the same territory that is Tchologo Region.
Ferkessédougou 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, Ferkessédougou Department became part of Tchologo Region in Savanes District.