The sub-prefectures of the department are Débété, Kanakono, Papara, and Tengréla.

Tengréla Department was included in Savanes Region.

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

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

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