Northern Benin
Northern Benin is the upland region of Benin away from the Atlantic Ocean.| Tap on a place to explore it |
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Essential Destinations
Top destinations include Parakou and Djougou.
Parakou
Parakou is the largest city in northern Benin, and the third-largest city in the country, with an estimated population of 206,667 people, and capital of the Borgou Department. Administratively, the commune of Parakou makes one of Benin's 77 communes.
Djougou
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Djougou is the largest city in northwestern Benin. It is an important market town. The commune covers an area of 3,966 square kilometres and as of 2002 had a population of 237.040 people. Djougou is home to a constituent monarchy.
Natitingou
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Natitingou, informally referred to as Nati, is a city and commune in north western Benin and the capital of Atakora Department. The commune covers an area of 3045 square kilometres and as of 2013 had a population of 104,010 people.
Destinations to Discover
Explore places such as Pendjari National Park and Malanville.
Pendjari National Park
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The Pendjari National Park lies in north-western Benin, adjoining the Arli National Park in Burkina Faso. Named for the Pendjari River, the national park is known for its wildlife and is home to some of the last populations of big game like the African forest elephant, lion, hippopotamus, African buffalo, and various antelopes in West Africa.
Malanville
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Malanville is a city, arrondissement and commune in the Alibori Department of northeastern Benin, located across the River Niger from Niger. It is known as a centre of cross-border trade and has a major market.
Tanguiéta
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Tanguiéta is a town, arrondissement and commune located in the Atakora Department of Benin.The commune covers an area of 5465 square kilometres and as of 2013 had a population of 74,675 people.
Gogounou
Gogounou is a town, arrondissement and commune in the Alibori Department of Benin, about 35 kilometres south of Kandi. The commune covers an area of 4910 square kilometres and as of 2013 had a population of 117,793 people.Northern Benin
- Type: region
- Location: Benin, West Africa, Africa
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Latitude of center
9.81° or 9° 48′ 36″ northLongitude of center
2.41° or 2° 24′ 36″ eastWikidata ID
Q14227360
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Satellite Map
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In Other Languages
From Chinese to Italian—“Northern Benin” goes by many names.
- Chinese: “北贝宁”
- French: “Bénin septentrional”
- Italian: “Benin del Nord”
- Italian: “Benin settentrionale”
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