Manala, Benin Explained

Manala
Settlement Type:Town
Pushpin Map:Benin
Pushpin Label Position:bottom
Pushpin Mapsize:240
Pushpin Map Caption:Location in Benin
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name: Benin
Subdivision Type1:Department
Subdivision Name1:Zou Department
Subdivision Type2:Commune
Subdivision Name2:Agbangnizoun
Unit Pref:Imperial
Area Total Km2:135
Population As Of:2001
Population Total:12000
Population Blank1 Title:Ethnicities
Utc Offset:+1
Coordinates:7.1333°N 55°W

Manala is a small town in the Zou Department of south-western Benin located 35 kilometres from Abomey. As of 2001 it had a population of 12,000. It covers an area of 135 km2 and the main language is French.