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Tanguiéta
Atakora, Benin · Africa
About Tanguiéta
Tanguiéta sits on the route: 20 minutes from Toukountouna.
Tanguiéta is in Atakora, Benin, with about 27,000 people. The nearest town is Toukountouna, about 18 km away.
Tanguiéta [tɑ̃ŋ.gje.ta] is a town, arrondissement and commune located in the Atakora Department of Benin.The commune covers an area of 5465 square kilometres and as of 2013 had a population of 74,675 people. As of 2007 the town had an estimated population of 21,290.
It lies on the RNIE 3 highway which connects it toRead more
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Tanguiéta was the departmental seat of government during French colonial rule. The headquarters of the Pendjari National Park are based in the town, and the Hôpital Saint Jean de Dieu de Tanguiéta is a regionally recognized hospital. The town has internet access available.
The main languages spoken in the town include French, Dendi, Waama, Nateni, and Biali.
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Tanguiéta is in Atakora, Benin, about 18 km from Toukountouna.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 27,094
- Continent
- Africa
- Country
- Benin
- Region
- Atakora
- Timezone
- Africa/Porto-Novo
- Coordinates
- 10.6212, 1.2665
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