Adjohoun
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| Coordinates: 6°42′N 2°28′E / 6.7°N 2.467°ECoordinates: 6°42′N 2°28′E / 6.7°N 2.467°E | |
| Country |  Benin |
| Department | Ouémé Department |
| Commune | Adjohoun |
| Area | |
| • Total | 308 km2 (119 sq mi) |
| Population (2002) | |
| • Total | 60,955 |
| • Density | 200/km2 (510/sq mi) |
Adjohoun or Adjohon is a town, arrondissement, and commune in Ouémé Department, Benin. The commune is divided into 8 arrondisements and 57 villages. The commune of Adjohoun is located approximately 32 km from Porto-Novo and 62 km from Cotonou. The commune covers an area of 308 km² and as of 2002 had a population of 60,955, 48.14% male and 51.86% female.The commune covers an area of 112 square kilometres and as of 2002 had a population of 60,112 people.[1][2]
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[edit] Geography
Adjohoun is located in the Ouémé River valley. It is a fertile area in which agricultural pastures dominate.
[edit] Administration
The commune is divided into 8 arrondissements. These are Adjohoun, Awonou, Azowlissé, Dèmè, Gangban, Kogé and Togbota. The City Council is composed of 15 advisers who elect the mayor, who is currently Leon Bokova. A former mayor is Gerard Adounsiba. The District Council is composed of 13 advisers who elect the Chief District.
[edit] Economy
Crops grown include Maize, rice, potatoes, sesame, tomatoes, oranges and bananas. Fishing is also one of the main industries.
[edit] References
- ^ "Adjohoun". Atlas Monographique des Communes du Benin. http://atlasbenin.africa-web.org/Oueme/Adjohoun.htm. Retrieved January 5, 2010.
- ^ "Communes of Benin". Statoids. http://www.statoids.com/ybj.html. Retrieved January 5, 2010.
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