Plateau Department

department of Benin

Plateau is one of the twelve departments of Benin.

Plateau
Map highlighting the Plateau Department
Map highlighting the Plateau Department
Coordinates: 6°58′N 2°41′E / 6.967°N 2.683°E / 6.967; 2.683
CountryBenin
CapitalPobè
Area
 • Total2,835 km2 (1,095 sq mi)
Population
 (2006)
 • Total445,497
 • Density160/km2 (410/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (WAT)

Plateau is divided into the communes of Ifangni, Adja-Ouèrè, Kétou, Pobè and Sakété.