Kouandé
Kouandé is a town, arrondissement and commune, located in the Atakora Department of Benin.The commune covers an area of 4500 square kilometres and as of 2013 had a population of 112,014 people.[1][2] The main town had an estimated 7,127 people in 2008.
Kouandé | |
|---|---|
  Kouandé Location in Benin | |
| Coordinates: 10°19′54″N 1°41′29″E | |
| Country |  Benin |
| Department | Atakora Department |
| Area | |
| • Total | 4,500 km2 (1,700 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 436 m (1,430 ft) |
| Population (2013 census) | |
| • Total | 112,014 |
| • Density | 25/km2 (64/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (WAT) |
Kouandé, like many areas of Benin, is home to a constituent monarchy. The monrachy has existed since at least the 18th century. The town is also populated by the Bariba people.[3]
References
- "Kouande". Atlas Monographique des Communes du Benin. Archived from the original on February 27, 2009. Retrieved January 5, 2010.
- "Communes of Benin". Statoids. Archived from the original on March 24, 2012. Retrieved January 5, 2010.
- Butler, Simon (2019). Benin. Bradt Travel Guides. p. 165. ISBN 9781784770600.
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