Savè
Commune and city in Collines Department, Benin / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Savè [sa.vɛ] is a city in Benin, lying on the Cotonou-Parakou railway and the main north–south road. It is known for its local boulders, popular with climbers.[citation needed] "Savè" is from the historical Yoruba name Ṣábẹ̀ẹ́.[citation needed]
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Savè | |
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Coordinates: 08°02′N 02°29′E | |
Country | Benin |
Department | Collines Department |
Area | |
• Total | 2,228 km2 (860 sq mi) |
Elevation | 151 m (495 ft) |
Population (2012)[1] | |
• Total | 97,309 |
Time zone | UTC+1 (WAT) |
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The commune covers an area of 2228 square kilometres and as of 2002 had a population of 67,753 people.[2][3]