Mono Department
department of Benin
Mono is one of the twelve departments of Benin. The capital of this department is Lokossa. Kouffo Department was part of Mono until 1999.
Mono | |
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Coordinates: 6°38′N 1°43′E / 6.633°N 1.717°E | |
Country | Benin |
Capital | Lokossa |
Area | |
• Total | 1,396 km2 (539 sq mi) |
Population (2006) | |
• Total | 387,346 |
• Density | 280/km2 (720/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC+1 (WAT) |
The Gen language is only spoken in this department in Benin. Other languages spoken in this area are Ewe and some of the Phla–Pherá languages
Mono is divided into the communes of Bopa, Comé, Grand-Popo, and Houéyogbé.