Awonou Explained

Awonou
Settlement Type:Arrondissement and town
Pushpin Mapsize:240
Pushpin Map Caption:Location in Benin
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name: Benin
Subdivision Type1:Department
Subdivision Name1:Borgou Department
Subdivision Type2:Commune
Subdivision Name2:Adjohoun
Population Density Km2:auto
Utc Offset:+1

Awonou is a small town and arrondissement located in the commune of Adjohoun in the Borgou Department of Benin. Agriculture is the main industry. During the 2008 Benin floods, Awonou was the only area in Adjohoun commune not affected by the flooding of the Ouémé River.[1]

References

6.6944°N 2.5075°W

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Benin: River flooding prompts fears of malnutrition, disease. September 15, 2008. United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs - Integrated Regional Information Networks (IRIN). January 11, 2009.