The sub-prefectures of the department are Dapo-Iboké, Djamandioké, Djouroutou, Grabo, Olodio, and Tabou.

Tabou Department was included in Bas-Sassandra Region.

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

At this time, Tabou Department became part of San-Pédro Region in Bas-Sassandra District.

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