Cotonou Lighthouse

Cotonou Lighthouse is a lighthouse in , . It was established in 1910. A second skeletal tower was built in 1928, and that light was moved to the water tower in 1968.
Wikipedia
  • Type: Lighthouse
  • Description: light station in Benin
  • Also known as: “Cotonou Lighthouses”
  • Historically known as: “Kotonu Lighthouse”

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Cotonou Cathedral and Dantokpa Market.

Church
Photo: bigberto, CC BY 2.0.
The cathedral of Notre Dame de Miséricorde, commonly known as , is a Catholic cathedral located near the Ancien Pont bridge in , . is situated 550 metres northwest of Cotonou Lighthouse.

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. is situated 2½ km north of Cotonou Lighthouse.

Museum
Photo: David Stanley, CC BY 2.0.
is a museum, which is situated 2½ km northwest of Cotonou Lighthouse.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Cotonou.

Photo: bigberto, CC BY 2.0.
is the largest city in and the country's primary port of entry for visitors. The city is in the , on the coastline.

Cotonou Lighthouse

Latitude
6.35181° or 6° 21′ 7″ north
Longitude
2.44124° or 2° 26′ 29″ east
Elevation
9 metres (30 feet)
Open location code
6FR49C2R+PF
Geo­Names ID
11809526
Wiki­data ID
Q33124479
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Satellite Map

Discover Cotonou Lighthouse from above in high-definition satellite imagery.
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In Other Languages

From Hausa to Swahili—“Cotonou Lighthouse” goes by many names.
  • Hausa: “Cotonou Lighthouse”
  • Swahili: “Mnara wa taa wa Cotonou”

Localities in the Area

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