The sub-prefectures of the department are Dahiri, Fresco and Gbagbam.

[3][4] At its creation, it was part of Sud-Bandama Region.

In 2011, districts were introduced as new first-level subdivisions of Ivory Coast.

At this time, Fresco Department became part of Gbôklé Region in Bas-Sassandra District.

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