The sub-prefectures of the department are Assuéfry, Kouassia-Niaguini, and Transua.

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

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

At this time, Transua Department became part of Gontougo Region in Zanzan District.

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