The sub-prefectures of the department are Djidji, Gagoré, Goudouko, Lakota, Niambézaaria, and Zikisso.

Lakota Department was included in the Sud-Bandama Region.

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

At this time, Lakota Department became part of Lôh-Djiboua Region in the Gôh-Djiboua District.

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