Mono Department
| Mono | |
|---|---|
| Department | |
 Map highlighting the Mono Department | |
| Coordinates: 6°38′N 1°43′E / 6.633°N 1.717°ECoordinates: 6°38′N 1°43′E / 6.633°N 1.717°E | |
| Country |
 Benin |
| Capital | Lokossa |
| Area[1] | |
| • Total | 1,605 km2 (620 sq mi) |
| Population (2013 census) | |
| • Total | 495,307 |
| • Density | 310/km2 (800/sq mi) |
| Time zone | WAT (UTC+1) |
Mono is one of the twelve departments of Benin. The capital of Mono is Lokossa.
The Gen language is only spoken in this department in Benin. Other languages spoken in this area are Ewe and some of the Phla–Pherá languages
The département of Mono lost its northern territory in 1999 when it split off to become Kouffo Department.
Administrative divisions
Mono is subdivided into six communes, each centered at one of the principal towns:
Communes of Mono
References
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