Allada
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| Allada | |
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 Allada
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| Coordinates: 6°39′N 2°09′E / 6.650°N 2.150°E | |
| Country |  Benin |
| Department | Atlantique Department |
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| Area | |
| • Total | 381 km2 (147 sq mi) |
| Population (2002) | |
| • Total | 91,778 |
| Website | http://www.web-africa.org/allada/ |
Allada is a town, arrondissement, and commune located in the Atlantique Department of Benin.
Allada was the capital of the most powerful king in Ajaland before it fell to the armies of Dahomey.
The commune covers an area of 381 square kilometres and as of 2002 had a population of 91,778 people.[1]
[edit] Demographics
The main town demographics:
| Year | Population[2] |
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| 1979 | 12 022 |
| 2008 (estimate) | 21 833 |
[edit] References
- ^ "Communes of Benin". Statoids. Archived from the original on 2 January 2010. Retrieved January 5, 2010.
- ^ "Allada". World Gazetteer. Retrieved 2008-12-19.
Coordinates: 6°39′N 2°09′E / 6.650°N 2.150°E
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