Borgou Department
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| Borgou | |
|---|---|
| Department | |
 Map highlighting the Borgou Department |
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| Coordinates: 9°21′N 2°37′E / 9.35°N 2.617°ECoordinates: 9°21′N 2°37′E / 9.35°N 2.617°E | |
| Country |  Benin |
| Capital | Parakou |
| Area | |
| • Total | 9,770 sq mi (25,310 km2) |
| Population (2006) | |
| • Total | 831 842 |
| • Density | 85.1/sq mi (32.87/km2) |
| Time zone | WAT (UTC+1) |
Borgou is one of the twelve departments of Benin. Borgou borders the country of Nigeria. The capital of Borgou is Parakou. The total area is 25,310 km.².
Borgou is divided into the communes of Bembèrèkè, Kalalé, N’Dali, Nikki, Parakou, Pèrèrè, Sinendé, and Tchaourou.
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