Adjarra

Not to be confused with Adjara.
For other uses, see Adjarra I and Adjarra II.
Adjarra
Commune and city
Adjarra
Location in Benin
Coordinates: 6°32′N 2°40′E / 6.533°N 2.667°E / 6.533; 2.667
CountryBenin
DepartmentOuémé Department
CommuneAdjarra
Government
 • MayorGermain WANVOEGBE
Area
 • Total
112 km2 (43 sq mi)
Population
 (2013)
 • Total
97,424

Adjarra [a.dʒa.ʁa] is a town and commune in Ouémé Department, Benin.The commune covers an area of 112 square kilometres and as of 2013 had a population of 97,424 people. The town is also known as the "City of Drums" (French: Cité des Tambours) for its long tradition of drum making and musical craftsmanship.

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