Agonli-Houégbo Explained

Official Name:Agonli-Houégbo
Settlement Type:Arrondissement
Pushpin Map Caption:Location in Benin
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name: Benin
Subdivision Type1:Department
Subdivision Name1:Zou Department
Subdivision Type2:Commune
Subdivision Name2:Zagnanado
Unit Pref:Imperial
Population As Of:2002
Population Total:4,437
Timezone:WAT
Utc Offset:+1

Agonli-Houégbo is an arrondissement in the Zou department of Benin. It is an administrative division under the jurisdiction of the commune of Zagnanado. According to the population census conducted by the Institut National de la Statistique Benin on February 15, 2002, the arrondissement had a total population of 4,437.[1]

The royal residence of the non-sovereign Kingdom of Agonlin, led by Dada Agonlinhossou Yèto Kandji since 1993, is located here. Vodun is practiced in the area, with the deity Sanligan being considered particularly important.[2]

References

7.2529°N 2.414°W

Notes and References

  1. http://www.insae-bj.org/ Institut National de la Statistique Benin
  2. Web site: 2020-02-26 . Royaume d’Agonlin: Dada Yèto Kandji fête 27 ans de règne (Le Dr Samuel Ekoué Creppy fait Ministre royal) . 2022-08-28 . Bénin Intelligent . fr-FR.