Karimama, Benin

Karimama
Commune, arrondissement and city
Karimama

Location in Benin

Coordinates: 12°04′N 3°11′E / 12.067°N 3.183°E / 12.067; 3.183
Country  Benin
Department Alibori Department
Area
 • Total 6,102 km2 (2,356 sq mi)
Elevation 164 m (538 ft)
Population (2013 census)
 • Total 66,675
 • Density 11/km2 (28/sq mi)
Time zone WAT (UTC+1)
Area code(s) (+229) 95

Karimama is a town, arrondissement and commune in the Alibori Department of northeastern Benin. The commune covers an area of 6102 square kilometres and as of 2013 had a population of 66,675 people.[1][2]The town lies on the border with Niger.

Geography

The commune of Karimana is located 778 kilometres from Cotonou and lies on the Niger River. Communally it is bounded to the north and east by Niger, south by Malanville and to the west by Banikoara.

Administrative divisions

Karimana is subdivided into 5 arrondissements; Karimama, Birni-Lafia, Bogo-Bogo, Kompa and Monsey. They contain 16 villages and 2 urban districts.[1]

Economy

Most of the population are engaged in agricultural activities followed by trade, transportation and handicrafts. The main crops grown are maize, cotton, sorghum, cowpeas, peanut, okra, cassava, onion, potatoes and rice.[1]

References

  1. 1 2 3 "Karimama". Atlas Monographique des Communes du Benin. Retrieved January 5, 2010.
  2. ↑ "Communes of Benin". Statoids. Retrieved January 5, 2010.

Coordinates: 12°04′N 3°11′E / 12.067°N 3.183°E / 12.067; 3.183

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