| Adjohoun | |
| Settlement Type: | Commune and city |
| Pushpin Map: | Benin |
| Pushpin Label Position: | bottom |
| Pushpin Mapsize: | 240 |
| Pushpin Map Caption: | Location in Benin |
| Subdivision Type: | Country |
| Subdivision Type1: | Department |
| Subdivision Name: | Benin |
| Subdivision Name1: | Ouémé Department |
| Subdivision Type2: | Commune |
| Subdivision Name2: | Adjohoun |
| Area Total Km2: | 308 |
| Population As Of: | 2002 |
| Population Total: | 60,955 |
| Population Density Km2: | auto |
| Coordinates: | 6.7°N 30°W |
Adjohoun in French pronounced as /a.dʒo.un/ or Adjohon in French pronounced as /a.dʒɔ.ɔ̃/ is a town, arrondissement, and commune in Ouémé Department, Benin. The commune is divided into 8 arrondissements and 57 villages.The commune of Adjohoun is located approximately 32 km from Porto-Novo and 62 km from Cotonou. The commune covers an area of 308 km2 and as of 2002 had a population of 60,955, 48.14% male and 51.86% female. The commune covers an area of 112 square kilometres and as of 2002 had a population of 60,112 people.[1] [2]
Adjohoun is located in the Ouémé River valley. It is a fertile area in which agricultural pastures dominate.
The commune is divided into 8 arrondissements. These are Adjohoun, Awonou, Azowlissé, Dèmè, Gangban, Kogé and Togbota. The City Council is composed of 15 advisers who elect the mayor, who is currently Leon Bokova. A former mayor is Gerard Adounsiba. The District Council is composed of 13 advisers who elect the Chief District.
Crops grown include maize, rice, potatoes, sesame, tomatoes, oranges and bananas. Fishing is also one of the main industries.[3]