The sub-prefectures of the department are Blességué, Gbon, Kolia, Kouto, and Sianhala.

[4] At its creation, it was part of Savanes Region.

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

At this time, Kouto Department became part of Bagoué Region in Savanes District.

This Savanes District location article is a stub.