Donga Department

Donga is one of the twelve departments of Benin.

Donga
Map highlighting the Donga Department
Map highlighting the Donga Department
Coordinates: 9°42′N 1°40′E=inline,title
Country Benin
CapitalDjougou
Area
  Total4,128 sq mi (10,691 km2)
Population
 (2006)
  Total395,416
  Density70/sq mi (27/km2)
Time zoneUTC+1 (WAT)

History

Donga was formed in 1999 when Donga was split from Atakora. The capital of Donga is Djougou.


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