Bassila | |
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Commune | |
![]() Commune location in the Donga Department | |
Country | ![]() |
Department | Donga Department |
Area | |
• Total | 2,186 sq mi (5,661 km2) |
Population (2002) | |
• Total | 71,511 |
Time zone | UTC+0 (GMT 0) |
Bassila is a town, arrondissement, and commune located in the Donga Department of Benin. The commune covers an area of 120 square kilometres and as of 2002 had a population of 71,511 people.[1][2]
The RNIE 3 highway of Benin passes through the town of Bassila and the commune. Given that Bassila is located in proximity to the border with Togo, a significant proportion of the population are of Togolese origin.
Towns and villages
Adeli, Afodiobo, Agougou, Akarade, Aledjo-Koura, Aletoutou, Alori, Assion, Aworo, Bakana-Kari, Bakperou, Baningli, Bassila, Bayakou, Biguina, Bodi, Bomako, Boutou, Diengou, Dogue, Gando, Gaougado, Gassagadi, Gatakpal, Goutoungadoni, Guiguizo, Igbere, Igbomakoro, Inkolonie, Iyo, Kadjimani, Kaoute, Katia, Kemeni, Kemetou Alidjo, Kemetou Penezoulou, Kikele, Koakoaliki, Kokotyi, Kominde, Kouloumizi, Kpartao, Kpendi, Lagbere, Liro, Madiatom, Manigri, Mborko, Ngioro, Ngmellang, Niala, Odokoriko, Odola, Ogougouworo, Okouta-Boussa, Penelan, Penessoulou, Prekete, Sakouna, Sakouna-Neugbawaperoun, Saramanga, Tchembere, Tiakpartia, Tiatiala, Touroumini, Wetietie, Yadia, Yari
Notable people
References
- ↑ "Bassila". Atlas Monographique des Communes du Benin. Retrieved January 5, 2010.
- ↑ "Communes of Benin". Statoids. Retrieved January 5, 2010.
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