Savalou

Savalou is a city located in the Collines Department of Benin. The commune covers an area of 2,674 square kilometres and as of 2012 had a population of 35,433 people.[1] It is the birthplace of Olympic Beninese hurdler Odile Ahouanwanou.

Savalou
Savalou is located in Benin
Savalou
Savalou
Location in Benin
Coordinates: 7°56′N 1°58′E
Country Benin
DepartmentCollines Department
Area
  Total2,674 km2 (1,032 sq mi)
Elevation
227 m (745 ft)
Population
 (2012)
  Total35,433
  Density13/km2 (34/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (WAT)

Savalou, like many areas of Benin, is home to a constituent monarchy.[2]

References

  1. "World Gazetteer". Archived from the original on 2013-01-11.
  2. Houngbadji, Cochimau S. (2022-08-13). "Bénin: sortie officielle du nouveau roi de Savalou, Dada Ganfon Gbaguidi XV". Benin Web TV (in French). Retrieved 2023-06-16.

7°56′N 1°58′E


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