Atlantique Department
| Atlantique | |
|---|---|
| Department | |
 Map highlighting the Atlantique Department | |
| Coordinates: 6°40′N 2°15′E / 6.667°N 2.250°ECoordinates: 6°40′N 2°15′E / 6.667°N 2.250°E | |
| Country |
 Benin |
| Capital | Ouidah |
| Area[1] | |
| • Total | 3,233 km2 (1,248 sq mi) |
| Population (2013 census) | |
| • Total | 1,396,548 |
| • Density | 430/km2 (1,100/sq mi) |
| Time zone | WAT (UTC+1) |
Atlantique is one of the twelve departments of Benin.
Atlantique is divided into the communes of Abomey-Calavi, Allada, Kpomassè, Ouidah, Sô-Ava, Toffo, Tori-Bossito, and Zè.
In 1999 the Littoral Department was split off from Atlantique.
Communes of Atlantique
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