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Commune and city in Ouémé Department, Benin From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Adjohoun [a.dʒo.un] or Adjohon [a.dʒɔ.ɔ̃] is a town, arrondissement, and commune in Ouémé Department, Benin. The commune is divided into 8 arrondissements and 57 villages. The commune of Adjohoun is located approximately 32 km from Porto-Novo and 62 km from Cotonou. The commune covers an area of 308 km2 and as of 2002 had a population of 60,955, 48.14% male and 51.86% female. The commune covers an area of 112 square kilometres and as of 2002 had a population of 60,112 people.[1][2]
Adjohoun | |
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Coordinates: 6°42′N 2°28′E | |
Country | Benin |
Department | Ouémé Department |
Commune | Adjohoun |
Area | |
• Total | 308 km2 (119 sq mi) |
Population (2002) | |
• Total | 60,955 |
• Density | 200/km2 (510/sq mi) |
Adjohoun is located in the Ouémé River valley. It is a fertile area in which agricultural pastures dominate.
The commune is divided into 8 arrondissements. These are Adjohoun, Awonou, Azowlissé, Dèmè, Gangban, Kogé and Togbota. The City Council is composed of 15 advisers who elect the mayor, who is currently Leon Bokova. A former mayor is Gerard Adounsiba. The District Council is composed of 13 advisers who elect the Chief District.[citation needed]
Crops grown include maize, rice, potatoes, sesame, tomatoes, oranges and bananas. Fishing is also one of the main industries.[3]
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