Cotonou
Largest city in Benin / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Cotonou (French pronunciation: [kɔtɔnu]; Fon: Kútɔ̀nú)[2] is the largest city in Benin. Its official population count was 679,012 inhabitants in 2012; however, over two million people live in the larger urban area.[3]
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Cotonou | |
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Coordinates: 6°22′N 2°26′E | |
Country | Benin |
Department | Littoral Department |
Government | |
• Mayor | Luc Atrokpo [fr] |
Area | |
• Total | 79 km2 (31 sq mi) |
Elevation | 51 m (167 ft) |
Population (2013 census)[1] | |
• Total | 679,012 |
• Density | 8,600/km2 (22,000/sq mi) |
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The urban area continues to expand, notably toward the west. The city lies in the southeast of the country, between the Atlantic Ocean and Lake Nokoué.[4]
Cotonou is the seat of government in Benin, although Porto-Novo is the official capital.