Parakou
Parakou | |
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Central Parakou, 2019 | |
Parakou Location in Benin | |
| Coordinates: 9°21′N 2°37′E / 9.350°N 2.617°E | |
| Country | Benin |
| Department | Borgou Department |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Inoussa Chabi Zimé |
| Area | |
• Total | 441 km2 (170 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 324 m (1,063 ft) |
| Population (2012) | |
• Total | 206,667 |
| • Density | 469/km2 (1,210/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (WAT) |
Parakou [pa.ʁa.ku] 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.