In 2021, its population was 19,710, making it the least-populous department in the country.

[3] At its creation, it was part of Denguélé Region.

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

At this time, Samatiguila Department became part of Kabadougou Region in Denguélé District.

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