Tanguiéta
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| Tanguiéta | |
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| — Commune and city — | |
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  Tanguiéta
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| Coordinates: 10°37′N 1°16′E / 10.617°N 1.267°E | |
| Country |  Benin |
| Department | Atakora Department |
| Population (2007) | |
| - Total | 21,290 (est.) |
| Time zone | WAT (UTC+1) |
Tanguiéta is a commune and town located in the Atakora Department of Benin. As of 2007 it had an estimated population of 21,290. It lies on the RNIE 3 highway which connects it to Natitingou.
Tanguiéta was the departmental seat of government during French colonial rule. The headquarters of the Pendjari National Park are based in the town, and the Hôpital Saint Jean de Dieu de Tanguiéta is a regionally recognized hospital. The town has internet access available.
The main languages spoken in the town include French, Dendi, Waama, Nateni, and Biali.
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[edit] References
- ^ ""The World Gazetteer"". http://www.world-gazetteer.com/wg.php?men=gpro&des=gamelan&geo=362250127. Retrieved 2007-02-20.
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Coordinates: 10°37′N 1°16′E / 10.617°N 1.267°E
