Atlantique Department

Atlantique is one of the twelve departments of Benin.

Atlantique
Map highlighting the Atlantique Department
Map highlighting the Atlantique Department
Coordinates: 6°40′N 2°15′E=inline,title
Country Benin
CapitalOuidah
Area
  Total1,248 sq mi (3,233 km2)
Population
 (2006)
  Total929 314
  Density744/sq mi (287.4/km2)
Time zoneUTC+1 (WAT)

Atlantique is divided into the communes of Abomey-Calavi, Allada, Kpomassè, Ouidah, Sô-Ava, Toffo, Tori-Bossito, and .

In 1999 the Littoral Department was split off from Atlantique.

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