Soroko, Benin Explained

Official Name:Soroko
Settlement Type:Arrondissement and town
Pushpin Map:Benin
Pushpin Map Caption:Location in Benin
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name: Benin
Subdivision Type1:Department
Subdivision Name1:Alibori Department
Subdivision Type2:Commune
Subdivision Name2:Banikoara
Population As Of:2006
Population Total:8110
Population Density Km2:auto
Timezone:WAT
Utc Offset:+1
Coordinates:11.3375°N 2.3847°W

Soroko or Suroko is a town and arrondissement in the Alibori Department of northern Benin. It is an administrative division under the jurisdiction of the commune of Banikoara. 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 6,818.[1]

Notes and References

  1. http://www.insae-bj.org/ Institut National de la Statistique Benin