Atlantique Department
Appearance
Atlantique | |
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Coordinates: 6°40′N 2°15′E / 6.667°N 2.250°E=inline,title | |
Country | Benin |
Capital | Ouidah |
Area | |
• Total | 1,248 sq mi (3,233 km2) |
Population (2006) | |
• Total | 929 314 |
• Density | 744/sq mi (287.4/km2) |
Time zone | UTC+1 (WAT) |
Atlantique is one of the twelve departments of Benin.
Atlantique is divided into the communes of Abomey-Calavi, Allada, Kpomassè, Ouidah, Sô-Ava, Toffo, Tori-Bossito, and Zè.
In 1999 the Littoral Department was split off from Atlantique.
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