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Plateau
Department
Map showing the Plateau Department in Benin
Map showing the Plateau Department in Benin
Country  Benin
Capital Pobè
Area
 • Total 2,835 km2 (1,095 sq mi)
Population
 (2006)
 • Total 445,497
 • Density 157.142/km2 (407.00/sq mi)
Time zone UTC+1 (WAT)

Plateau is one of the twelve departments in the country of Benin. Benin is a country located in West Africa.

This department is like a large region or state within Benin. It was created in 1999.

What is Plateau?

Plateau is a department in the southeastern part of Benin. It is known for its flat lands, which is how it got its name. The capital city of Plateau is Pobè.

How Big is Plateau?

The Plateau Department covers an area of about 2,835 square kilometers. This makes it one of the smaller departments in Benin. In 2006, about 445,497 people lived there.

Towns and Areas

The Plateau Department is divided into smaller areas called communes. These communes are like local districts or towns.

The five communes that make up Plateau are:

  • Ifangni
  • Adja-Ouèrè
  • Kétou
  • Pobè (which is also the capital)
  • Sakété

These communes help manage the local areas and communities within the department.


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  • Plateau communes

    Map showing the different communes of Plateau

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