Parakou

city in Benin

Parakou is the largest city in northern Benin. It is the capital of the Borgou Department. In 2012, 206,667 people lived there.

Parakou
Central Parakou, 2019
Central Parakou, 2019
Parakou is located in Benin
Parakou
Parakou
Location in Benin
Coordinates: 9°21′N 2°37′E / 9.350°N 2.617°E / 9.350; 2.617
Country Benin
DepartmentBorgou Department
Area
 • Total441 km2 (170 sq mi)
Elevation
324 m (1,063 ft)
Population
 (2012)[1]
 • Total206,667
 • Density470/km2 (1,200/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (WAT)

Since 2015, the mayor is Souradjou Adamou Karimou.

References change

  1. "World Gazetteer". World Gazetteer. Archived from the original on January 11, 2013. Retrieved 2013-07-27.