Littoral, Benin · Africa
Cotonou sits on the route: 15 minutes from Godomè.
Cotonou is a city located in Littoral, Benin. With a population of 679,012, it is an important destination in Africa.
On a road trip, Cotonou sits in Benin. It's in the Africa/Porto-Novo time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Cotonou to your route.
Cotonou (French pronunciation: [kɔtɔnu]; Fon: Kútɔ̀nú) is the largest city and seat of government of Benin. Its official population count was 679,012 in 2012; however, over two million people live in the larger urban area. The urban area continues to expand, notably toward the west. The city lies in the southeast ofRead more
the country, between the Atlantic Ocean and Lake Nokoué.
Cotonou is the seat of government of the Republic of Benin, where most of the government buildings are situated, government departments operate and foreign embassies are located, but the official capital, where the national legislature sits, is the smaller city of Porto-Novo.
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Cotonou is located in Littoral, Benin, Africa. The coordinates are 6.3654 latitude, 2.4183 longitude.
Cotonou has a population of approximately 679,012 people, making it a city in Benin.
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