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Avrankou
View on WikipediaAvrankou [av.ʁɑ̃ŋ.ku] is a town, arrondissement, and commune in the Ouémé Department of south-eastern Benin. The commune covers an area of 150 square kilometres and as of 2013 had a population of 128,050 people.[1][2]
Key Information
Avrankou is home to a constituent monarchy, currently led by Latchè Holou Guidimadégbé.[3][4]
Geography
[edit]Avrankou is a commune and city in the Ouémé Department of southeastern Benin. It covers an area of about 150 km² and had a population of 128,050 in 2013.[5] The commune consists of seven arrondissements: Atchoukpa, Avrankou, Djomon, Gbozounmè, Kouti, Ouanho, and Sado.[6]
History
[edit]According to local tradition, Avrankou owes its name to the phrase “Avlan kou” in Yoruba, meaning “Avlan is dead,” after a man named Avlan was killed by Houénou, who later became local ruler. The name evolved into “Avrankou.”[5]
Governance
[edit]Avrankou has a constituent (traditional) monarchy led by **Latchè Holou Guidimadégbé**. The current mayor is **Gabriel Sèna Ganhoutodé**.[5]
Economy
[edit]The economy of Avrankou is largely agricultural, with many inhabitants engaged in farming. Palm oil is one of the major cash crops. The commune also benefits from its proximity to Nigeria and the capital Porto-Novo which enhances trade.[5]
Culture
[edit]Avrankou is home to multiple ethnic groups including Tori, Yoruba, Adja, Mina, and Toffin, with other groups such as Bariba, Dendi, Yom-Lokpa, Otamari, and Peulh also present.[5] Traditional religions are practiced alongside Christianity and Islam in the commune.[5]
References
[edit]- ^ "Avrankou". Atlas Monographique des Communes du Benin. Retrieved January 5, 2010.[permanent dead link]
- ^ "Communes of Benin". Statoids. Archived from the original on 2 January 2010. Retrieved January 5, 2010.
- ^ "Fermeture des frontières nigérianes:Le roi d'Avrankou dénonce un complot". acotonou.com. Archived from the original on 2022-07-05. Retrieved 2022-08-29.
- ^ "Les rois du Bénin interpellent des « mains invisibles derrière cette manœuvre »". Les 4 VERITES (in French). 2019-09-18. Archived from the original on 2022-07-11. Retrieved 2022-08-29.
- ^ a b c d e f "Commune de Avrankou". Ministère de la Décentralisation et de la Gouvernance Locale. Retrieved 14 October 2025.
- ^ "Avrankou - Association Nationale des Communes du Bénin". ANCB. Retrieved 14 October 2025.
External links
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