Parakou

Parakou
Central Parakou, 2019
Central Parakou, 2019
Parakou is located in Benin
Parakou
Parakou
Location in Benin
Coordinates: 9°21′N 2°37′E / 9.350°N 2.617°E / 9.350; 2.617
Country Benin
DepartmentBorgou Department
Area
 • Total441 km2 (170 sq mi)
Elevation
324 m (1,063 ft)
Population
 (2012)[1]
 • Total206,667
 • Density470/km2 (1,200/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (WAT)

Parakou [pa.ʁa.ku] is the largest city in northern Benin, and the third-largest city in the country, with an estimated population of around 206,667 people, and capital of the Borgou Department. Administratively the commune of Parakou makes up one of Benin's 77 communes. Since 2015, its mayor is Souradjou Adamou Karimou.[citation needed]

  1. ^ "World Gazetteer". World Gazetteer. Archived from the original on January 11, 2013. Retrieved July 27, 2013.