Kouandé
Kouandé is a town, arrondissement and commune, located in the Atakora Department of Benin.The commune covers an area of 4500 square kilometres and as of 2013 had a population of 112,014 people. The main town had an estimated 7,127 people in 2008.
Kouandé | |
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Commune, arrondissement and town | |
Kouandé Location in Benin | |
| Coordinates: 10°19′54″N 1°41′29″E | |
| Country | Benin |
| Department | Atakora Department |
| Area | |
| • Total | 4,500 km2 (1,700 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 436 m (1,430 ft) |
| Population (2013 census) | |
| • Total | 112,014 |
| • Density | 25/km2 (64/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (WAT) |
Kouandé, like many areas of Benin, is home to a constituent monarchy. The monrachy has existed since at least the 18th century. The town is also populated by the Bariba people.
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