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Commune and city in Borgou Department, Benin
Bembèrèkè
Commune and city
Beninese Army soldiers on range at BembèrèkèBeninese Army soldiers on range at Bembèrèkè
Bembèrèkè is located in BeninBembèrèkèBembèrèkèLocation in Benin
Coordinates: 10°13′30″N 2°40′05″E / 10.22500°N 2.66806°E / 10.22500; 2.66806
Country Benin
DepartmentBorgou Department
Area
 • Total3,348 km (1,293 sq mi)
Elevation449 m (1,473 ft)
Population
 • Total31,101
Time zoneUTC+1 (WAT)

Bembèrèkè [bɛ̃.bɛ.ʁɛ.kɛ] is a town, arrondissement, and commune located in the Borgou Department of Benin. The commune covers an area of 3348 square kilometres and as of 2012 had a population of 31,101 people. Notable sites include the Prytanée Military Training Center and the Bembéréké-Sinendé Hospital (supported by the UEEB Evangelical Church). The region is a center for the cultivation of carper vellum beans.

Bembèrèkè from the highway

References

  1. "World Gazetteer". Archived from the original on 2013-01-11.

10°13′30″N 2°40′05″E / 10.22500°N 2.66806°E / 10.22500; 2.66806

Communes of Benin
Alibori Department
Atakora Department
Atlantique Department
Borgou Department
Collines Department
Donga Department
Kouffo Department
Littoral Department
Mono Department
Ouémé Department
Plateau Department
Zou Department


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