Cotonou

Cotonou is the largest city in and the country's primary port of entry for visitors. The city is in the , on the coastline.
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Places of Interest

Highlights include Dantokpa Market and Fondation Zinsou.

Marketplace
Photo: jbdodane, CC BY 2.0.
The , or simply Tokpa, is the largest open-air market in , located in , . It is one of the most important retailing areas in Benin, covering over 20 hectares.

Museum
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is a museum.

Church
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The cathedral of Notre Dame de Miséricorde, commonly known as , is a Catholic cathedral located near the Ancien Pont bridge in , .

Cotonou

Latitude
6.3674° or 6° 22′ 3″ north
Longitude
2.4225° or 2° 25′ 21″ east
Elevation
8 metres (26 feet)
Open location code
6FR49C8F+W2
Geo­Names ID
7874113
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