Cotonou
Cotonou is the largest city in Benin and the country's primary port of entry for visitors. The city is in the south of the country, on the coastline.| Tap on a place to explore it |
Places of Interest
Highlights include Dantokpa Market and Fondation Zinsou.
Dantokpa Market
Marketplace
The Dantokpa Market, or simply Tokpa, is the largest open-air market in West Africa, located in Cotonou, Benin. It is one of the most important retailing areas in Benin, covering over 20 hectares.
Embassy of France
Government office
Photo: Charbel1719, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Embassy of France is a government office.
Cotonou
- Location: Littoral Department, Benin, West Africa, Africa
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Latitude
6.3674° or 6° 22′ 3″ northLongitude
2.4225° or 2° 25′ 21″ eastElevation
8 metres (26 feet)Open location code
6FR49C8F+W2GeoNames ID
7874113
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