Parakou, Borgou

Benin

Regional capital9.3372° N, 2.6303° E

Parakou is a regional capital in Borgou, Benin. The recorded population is 255,478.

Population255,478

ProvinceBorgou

Coordinates9.3372° N, 2.6303° E

CountryBenin

Rank in Benin#4 of 3,758

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At coordinates 9.34° N, 2.63° E, Parakou lies in the Northern Hemisphere. The city belongs to Borgou in Benin.

Parakou has 255,478 inhabitants, making it the #4 most populated locality in Benin out of 3,758 registered.

The Borgou region of Benin is home to Parakou and other cities such as Nikki, Tchaourou, Kalalé. Parakou has 255,478 inhabitants.

Parakou is home to 1 universities and higher education institutions.

University	Founded	Type	QS
University of Parakou	2001	—	—

Parakou has a population of 255,478. It ranks #4 in Benin by population.

Parakou is located in Borgou, Benin.

Parakou is located at coordinates 9.34° N, 2.63° E in Borgou, Benin.

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