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Borgou
Map highlighting the Borgou Department
Map highlighting the Borgou Department
Country Benin
CapitalParakou
Area
 • Total9,770 sq mi (25,310 km2)
Population
 (2006)
 • Total831 842
 • Density85.1/sq mi (32.87/km2)
Time zoneUTC+1 (WAT)
Communes of Borgou

Borgou is one of the twelve departments of Benin. Borgou borders the country of Nigeria and the departments of Alibori, Atakora, Collines and Donga. The capital of Borgou is Parakou and the total area is 25,310 km.² or 9,772 mi.².

Borgou is divided into the communes of Bembèrèkè, Kalalé, N’Dali, Nikki, Parakou, Pèrèrè, Sinendé, and Tchaourou.

Coordinates: 9°21′N 2°37′E / 9.350°N 2.617°E / 9.350; 2.617


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