Ségbana | |
|---|---|
| Country |  Benin |
| Department | Alibori Department |
| Area | |
| • Total | 4,471 km2 (1,726 sq mi) |
| Population (2008) | |
| • Total | 52,639 |
| • Density | 12/km2 (30/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (WAT) |
Ségbana is a town, arrondissement and commune located in the Alibori Department of Benin.The commune covers an area of 4471 square kilometres and as of 2002 had a population of 52,639 people.[1][2][3]
Geography
The commune of Ségbana is located 722 kilometres from Cotonou and lies on the Niger River. Communally it is bounded to the north by Malanville, south by Kalalé, west by Kandi and Gogounou and east by Nigeria.
Administrative divisions
Ségbana is subdivided into 5 arrondissements; Ségbana, Libanté, Libossou, Lougou and Sokotindji. They contain 25 villages and 5 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, sorghum, and yams.[2]
References
- ↑ ""The World Gazetteer"". Retrieved 2007-02-20.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 "Segbana". Atlas Monographique des Communes du Benin. Retrieved January 5, 2010.
- ↑ "Communes of Benin". Statoids. Retrieved January 5, 2010.
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