Donga Department
Donga | |
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Department | |
Map highlighting the Donga Department | |
Coordinates: 9°42′N 1°40′E / 9.700°N 1.667°ECoordinates: 9°42′N 1°40′E / 9.700°N 1.667°E | |
Country | Benin |
Capital | Djougou |
Area[1] | |
• Total | 11,126 km2 (4,296 sq mi) |
Population (2013 census) | |
• Total | 542,605 |
• Density | 49/km2 (130/sq mi) |
Time zone | WAT (UTC+1) |
Donga is one of the twelve departments of Benin. The capital of Donga is Djougou.
The département of Donga was created in 1999 when it was split off from Atakora Department.
Administrative divisions
Donga is subdivided into five communes, each centered at one of the principal towns:
- Bassila
- Copargo
- Djougou Rural
- Djougou Urban
- Ouaké
References
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