Ouémé Department
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Ouémé | |
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Department | |
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Country | ![]() |
Capital | Porto-Novo |
Area[1] | |
• Total | 1,281 km2 (495 sq mi) |
Population (2013 census) | |
• Total | 1,096,850 |
• Density | 860/km2 (2,200/sq mi) |
Time zone | WAT (UTC+1) |
Ouémé is one of the twelve departments of Benin.
The département of Ouémé lost its northern territory in 1999 when it split off to become Plateau Department.
Administrative divisions
Ouémé is subdivided into nine communes, each centered at one of the principal towns:
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