Atlantique Department facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Atlantique
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Map highlighting the Atlantique Department
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| Country |  Benin |
| Capital | Ouidah |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1,248 sq mi (3,233 km2) |
| Population
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| • Total | 929 314 |
| • Density | 744/sq mi (287.4/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (WAT) |
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.
Images for kids
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A beach near Ouidah, Benin
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Communes of Atlantique
See also
In Spanish: Departamento de Atlantique para niños
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