Atlantique Department
department of Benin
Atlantique is one of the twelve departments of Benin.
Atlantique | |
|---|---|
 Map highlighting the Atlantique Department | |
| Coordinates: 6°40′N 2°15′E / 6.667°N 2.250°E=inline,title | |
| Country |  Benin |
| Capital | Ouidah |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1,248 sq mi (3,233 km2) |
| Population (2006) | |
| • Total | 929 314 |
| • Density | 744/sq mi (287.4/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (WAT) |
Atlantique is divided into the communes of Abomey-Calavi, Allada, Kpomassè, Ouidah, Sô-Ava, Toffo, Tori-Bossito, and Zè.
In 1999 the Littoral Department was split off from Atlantique.
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