In 2002, the locality becomes chief town of one of the seven sub-prefectures of Mambéré-Kadeï, resulting from a division of the sub-prefecture of Gamboula.[citation needed]
Administration
The sub-prefecture consists of the only commune of Upper Kadéï . The locality of Dédé Makouba counts 7 650 inhabitants in September 2014, including 350 displaced persons.[4]