Adjohoun

Adjohoun [a.dʒo.un] or Adjohon [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
Commune and city
Adjohoun Location in Benin
Coordinates: 6°42′N 2°28′E
Country	Benin
Department	Ouémé Department
Commune	Adjohoun
Area
• Total	308 km2 (119 sq mi)
Population  (2002)
• Total	60,955
• Density	200/km2 (510/sq mi)

Geography

Adjohoun is located in the Ouémé River valley. It is a fertile area in which agricultural pastures dominate.

Administration

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.^{[citation needed]}

Economy

Crops grown include maize, rice, potatoes, sesame, tomatoes, oranges and bananas. Fishing is also one of the main industries.^[3]