Borgou Department facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Borgou
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Map highlighting the Borgou Department
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| Country |  Benin |
| Capital | Parakou |
| Area | |
| • Total | 9,770 sq mi (25,310 km2) |
| Population
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| • Total | 831 842 |
| • Density | 85.1/sq mi (32.87/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (WAT) |
Borgou is a region, or "department," in the country of Benin, which is in West Africa. It's like a big state or province within Benin. Borgou shares a border with the country of Nigeria. The main city and capital of Borgou is called Parakou. This department covers a large area of about 25,310 square kilometers.
Cities and Towns in Borgou
Borgou is divided into smaller areas called "communes." Think of these communes as local districts or groups of towns and villages. Each commune has its own local government.
The communes that make up Borgou are:
- Bembèrèkè
- Kalalé
- N’Dali
- Nikki
- Parakou (This is the capital city of Borgou!)
- Pèrèrè
- Sinendé
- Tchaourou
Population and People
As of 2006, about 831,842 people lived in Borgou. This means that, on average, there were about 33 people living in every square kilometer of the department. People in Borgou speak many different languages, reflecting the rich culture of the region.
Images for kids
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Parakou, the capital city of Borgou
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A map showing the different communes (local areas) within Borgou
See also
In Spanish: Departamento de Borgou para niños
