Cotonou
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Cotonou

Benin · Littoral Department

Cotonou is the seat of government and largest city of Benin. The official city proper population was 679,012 in 2012; however, over two million people live in the larger urban area. The urban area continues to expand, notably toward the west. The city lies in the southeast of the country, between the Atlantic Ocean and Lake Nokoue.

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Local time
UTC+1 · 7 h ahead of Costa Rica
Region
Littoral Department
Main language
French
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6.36° N, 2.43° E

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