Savalou | |
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  Savalou Location in Benin | |
| Coordinates: 7°56′N 1°58′E / 7.933°N 1.967°E | |
| Country | Benin |
| Department | Collines Department |
| Area | |
• Total | 2,674 km2 (1,032 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 227 m (745 ft) |
| Population (2012) | |
• Total | 35,433 |
| • Density | 13/km2 (34/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (WAT) |
Savalou [sa.va.lu] is a city located in the Collines Department of Benin. The commune covers an area of 2,674 square kilometres and as of 2012 had a population of 35,433 people.[1] It is the birthplace of Olympic Beninese hurdler Odile Ahouanwanou.[citation needed]
Savalou, like many areas of Benin, is home to a constituent monarchy.[2]
- ^ "World Gazetteer". Archived from the original on 2013-01-11.
- ^ Houngbadji, Cochimau S. (2022-08-13). "Bénin: sortie officielle du nouveau roi de Savalou, Dada Ganfon Gbaguidi XV". Benin Web TV (in French). Retrieved 2023-06-16.