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Boukoumbé
Place in Atakora Department, Benin / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Boukoumbé or Boukombé is a town, arrondissement and commune in north western Benin on the border with Togo. It is known for its market, its whipping ceremony and for its tradition of pipe making. Mount Kousso-Kovangou, the highest point in Benin, lies nearby.
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Boukoumbé | |
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Coordinates: 10°11′N 1°6′E | |
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Department | Atakora Department |
Area | |
• Total | 1,036 km2 (400 sq mi) |
Elevation | 223 m (732 ft) |
Population (2013 census) | |
• Total | 83,147 |
Time zone | UTC+1 (WAT) |
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The commune covers an area of 1036 square kilometres and as of 2002 had a population of 60,568 people.[1][2][3]