Boukoumbé | |
|---|---|
| Kousso-Kouango, near Boukombé Kousso-Kouango, near Boukombé | |
| Country |  Benin |
| Department | Atakora Department |
| Area | |
| • Total | 400 sq mi (1,036 km2) |
| Population (2002) | |
| • Total | 60,568 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (WAT) |
Boukoumbé or Boukombé is a town, arrondissement and commune in north western Benin on the border with Togo. It is known for its market, its whipping ceremony and for its tradition of pipe making. Mount Kousso-Kovangou, the highest point in Benin, lies nearby.
The commune covers an area of 1036 square kilometres and as of 2002 had a population of 60,568 people.[1][2][3]
Geography
The town of Boukoumbé is located 582 kilometres from Cotonou and lies on the border with Togo in the west of the country.[2] Communally it is bounded to the north by Cobly and Tanguiéta, south by Copargo, west by Togo and east by Toucountouna, Kouandé and Natitingou.[2]
Administrative divisions
Boukoumbé is subdivided into 7 arrondissements; Boukoumbè, Dipoli, Korontière, Kossoucoingou, Manta, Natta andTabota. They contain 55 villages and 16 urban districts.[2]
Economy
Most of the population are engaged in agricultural activities followed by trade, transportation and handicrafts. The main crops grown are maize, cotton, cowpeas, peanuts, okra, cassava and tomatoes.[2]
References
- ↑ "The World Gazetteer". Retrieved 2007-02-20.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 "Boukoumbe". Atlas Monographique des Communes du Benin. Retrieved January 5, 2010.
- ↑ "Communes of Benin". Statoids. Retrieved January 5, 2010.
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