Benin, officially known as the Republic of Benin, is a country located in West Africa. As of my knowledge cutoff in September 2021, Benin is divided into 12 departments. However, please note that administrative divisions can change over time, so it's always a good idea to verify the most up-to-date information. Here are the 12 departments of Benin as of my last update:
Benin Departments and Capitals Map
Department | Capital | Population | Area (km2) | Region | Sub-Region |
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Alibori | Kandi | 868,046 | 26,242 | North | North East |
Atakora | Natitingou | 769,337 | 20,499 | North | North West |
Atlantique | Allada | 1,396,548 | 3,233 | South | South Centre |
Borgou | Parakou | 1,202,095 | 25,856 | North | North East |
Collines | Dassa-Zoumé | 716,558 | 13,931 | South | South Centre |
Kouffo | Aplahoué | 741,895 | 2,404 | South | South West |
Donga | Djougou | 542,605 | 11,126 | North | North West |
Littoral | Cotonou | 678,874 | 79 | South | South Centre |
Mono | Lokossa | 495,307 | 1,605 | South | South West |
Ouémé | Porto-Novo | 1,096,850 | 1,281 | South | South East |
Plateau | Pobè | 624,146 | 3,264 | South | South East |
Zou | Abomey | 851,623 | 5,243 | South | South Centre |
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