Parakou
Parakou is the largest city in northern Benin. It is the capital of the Borgou Department. In 2012, 206,667 people lived there.
Parakou | |
|---|---|
City and commune | |
 Central Parakou, 2019 | |
  Parakou Location in Benin | |
| 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) |
Since 2015, the mayor is Souradjou Adamou Karimou.
References
- "World Gazetteer". World Gazetteer. Archived from the original on January 11, 2013. Retrieved 2013-07-27.
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