Ouémé Department
department of Benin
Ouémé is one of the twelve departments of Benin.
Ouémé | |
|---|---|
 Map highlighting the Ouémé Department | |
| Coordinates: 6°30′N 2°36′E / 6.500°N 2.600°E | |
| Country | Benin |
| Capital | Porto-Novo |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1,865 km2 (720 sq mi) |
| Population (2006) | |
| • Total | 788,508 |
| • Density | 420/km2 (1,100/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (WAT) |
In 1999 the northern part of the department was split off to form the new Plateau Department.
The department is divided into 9 communes: Adjarra, Adjohoun, Aguégués, Akpro-Missérété, Avrankou, Bonou, Dangbo, Porto Novo, and Sèmè-Kpodji.
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