Parakou
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  Parakou Location in Benin | |
| Coordinates: 9°21′N 2°37′E / 9.350°N 2.617°E | |
| Country |  Benin |
| Department | Borgou Department |
| Area | |
| • Total | 441 km2 (170 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 324 m (1,063 ft) |
| Population (2012)[1] | |
| • Total | 206,667 |
| • Density | 468.6/km2 (1,213.8/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (WAT) |
Parakou is the largest city in northern Benin. It is the capital of the Borgou Department. In 2012, 206,667 people lived there.
Since 2015, the mayor is Souradjou Adamou Karimou.
Parakou Media
The Grand Marché Arzeke international market
Parakou, Benin
The Musée en Plein Air de Parakou
Parakou, Benin
The RNIE 6 road leading out of Parakou
References
- ↑ World GazetteerWorld Gazetteer. Retrieved 2013-07-27.
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