Comè | |
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Commune and city | |
ComèLocation in Benin | |
Coordinates: 6°24′N 1°53′E / 6.400°N 1.883°E / 6.400; 1.883 | |
Country | Benin |
Department | Mono Department |
Area | |
• Total | 163 km (63 sq mi) |
Elevation | 17 m (56 ft) |
Population | |
• Total | 33,507 |
Time zone | UTC+1 (WAT) |
Comè [kɔ.mɛ] is a town and arrondissement located in the Mono Department of Benin. The commune covers an area of 163 square kilometres and as of 2012 had a population of 33,507 people. It was home to a refugee camp for Togolese refugees until it was closed in 2006.
Comè is home to a constituent monarchy, currently led by Togbé Akati II Djidjilévo. Djidjilévo claimed the kingdom covers 57 villages, primarily those of the Watchi community.
References
- "World Gazetteer". Archived from the original on January 11, 2013.
- "Benin closes Come camp for Togolese refugees". Archived from the original on 2019-03-02. Retrieved 2015-01-28.
- "L'événement Précis – Sa Majesté Togbé Akati II Djidjilévo, Roi de Comè:« La gestion du Bénin n'est pas encore ce que nous avons souhaité»" (in French). Archived from the original on 2022-08-29. Retrieved 2022-08-29.
6°24′N 1°53′E / 6.400°N 1.883°E / 6.400; 1.883
Arrondissements of the Mono Department | ||
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Athiémè | ||
Bopa | ||
Comè | ||
Grand-Popo | ||
Houéyogbé | ||
Lokossa |
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