| Grand-Popo | |
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Grand-Popo
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| Coordinates: | |
| Country | Benin |
| Department | Mono Department |
| Area | |
| • Total | 111.6 sq mi (289 km2) |
| Population (2002) | |
| • Total | 40,335 |
| Time zone | WAT (UTC+1) |
Grand-Popo is a town, arrondissement, and commune in the Mono Department of south-western Benin. The commune covers an area of 289 square kilometres and as of 2002 had a population of 40,335 people.[1][2]
The Finno-African culture centre Villa Karo has been situated in Grand-Popo since 1999.
It grew around the slave trade, but coastal erosion has now destroyed most of the old town. The town is now a centre for voodoo and home to a Finnish – African cultural centre, Villa Karo. The town’s main industry is fishing.
The town inspired the name of the French electronic music duo Grand Popo Football Club.
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