Parakou
city in Benin / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Parakou is the largest city in northern Benin. It is the capital of the Borgou Department. In 2012, 206,667 people lived there.
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Parakou | |
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City and commune | |
Coordinates: 9°21′N 2°37′E | |
Country | Benin |
Department | Borgou Department |
Area | |
• Total | 441 km2 (170 sq mi) |
Elevation | 324 m (1,063 ft) |
Population (2012)[1] | |
• Total | 206,667 |
• Density | 470/km2 (1,200/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC+1 (WAT) |
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Since 2015, the mayor is Souradjou Adamou Karimou.