Ségbana

Ségbana
—  Commune, arrondissement and city  —
Ségbana
Location in Benin
Coordinates:
Country  Benin
Department Alibori Department
Area
 • Total 4,471 km2 (1,726.3 sq mi)
Population (2008)
 • Total 52,639
 • Density 11.8/km2 (30.5/sq mi)
Time zone WAT (UTC+1)

Ségbana is a town, arrondissement and commune located in the Alibori Department of Benin.The commune covers an area of 4471 square kilometres and as of 2002 had a population of 52,639 people.[1][2][3]

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Geography

The commune of Ségbana is located 722 kilometres from Cotonou and lies on the Niger River. Communally it is bounded to the north by Malanville, south by Kalalé, west by Kandi and Gogounou and east by Nigeria.

Administrative divisions

Ségbana is subdivided into 5 arrondissements; Ségbana, Libanté, Libossou, Lougou and Sokotindji. They contain 25 villages and 5 urban districts.[2]

Economy

Most of the population are engaged in agricultural activities followed by trade, transportation and handicrafts. The main crops grown are maize, cotton, sorghum, and yams.[2]

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