Ouémé, Benin · Africa
264,320
Population
Africa
Continent
Porto-Novo
Timezone
BJ
Country Code
Porto-Novo (Portuguese for 'New Port', pronounced [ˈpoɾtu ˈnovu]; French: [pɔʁtɔnɔvo]; Yoruba: Àjàṣẹ́; Fon: Xɔ̀gbónù; also known as Hogbonu and Ajashe) is the capital and second-largest city of Benin. The commune covers an area of 52 square kilometres (20 sq mi) and as of 2002 had a population of 223,552 people. In 1863, following British bombardment, Porto-Novo accepted French protection, and by 1900, it became the capital of French Dahomey. After Benin's independence in 1960, Porto-Novo retain...
Coordinates
6.4965°, 2.6036°
Region/State
Ouémé
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Country
Benin
Region
Ouémé
Timezone
Africa/Porto-Novo
Population
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