Parakou
Parakou is the largest city in northern Benin, and the third-largest city in the country, with an estimated population of around 206,667 people, and capital of the Borgou Department. Administratively the commune of Parakou makes up one of Benin's 77 communes. Since 2015, its mayor is Souradjou Adamou Karimou.
Parakou | |
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Central Parakou, 2019 | |
Parakou Location in Benin | |
| Coordinates: 9°21′N 2°37′E | |
| Country | Benin |
| Department | Borgou Department |
| Area | |
| • Total | 441 km2 (170 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 324 m (1,063 ft) |
| Population (2012) | |
| • Total | 206,667 |
| • Density | 470/km2 (1,200/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (WAT) |
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