Borgou Department
department of Benin
Borgou is one of the twelve departments of Benin. Borgou borders the country of Nigeria. The capital of Borgou is Parakou. The total area is 25,310 km.².
Borgou | |
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Coordinates: 9°21′N 2°37′E / 9.350°N 2.617°E=inline,title | |
Country | Benin |
Capital | Parakou |
Area | |
• Total | 9,770 sq mi (25,310 km2) |
Population (2006) | |
• Total | 831 842 |
• Density | 85.1/sq mi (32.87/km2) |
Time zone | UTC+1 (WAT) |
Communities
changeBorgou is divided into the communes of Bembèrèkè, Kalalé, N’Dali, Nikki, Parakou, Pèrèrè, Sinendé, and Tchaourou.