Parakou

Parakou is the largest city in northern Benin. It is the capital of the Borgou Department. In 2012, 206,667 people lived there.

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Parakou is located in Benin
Parakou
Parakou
Location in Benin
Coordinates: 9°21′N 2°37′E / 9.350°N 2.617°E / 9.350; 2.617
Country Benin
DepartmentBorgou Department
Area
 • Total441 km2 (170 sq mi)
Elevation
324 m (1,063 ft)
Population
 (2012)[1]
 • Total206,667
 • Density468.6/km2 (1,213.8/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (WAT)

Since 2015, the mayor is Souradjou Adamou Karimou.

Parakou Media

References

  1. "World Gazetteer". World Gazetteer. Archived from the original on January 11, 2013. Retrieved 2013-07-27.