Atlantique ( [a.tlɑ̃.tik] , " Atlantic ") is one of the twelve departments in Benin . The department is located in south-central Benin along the Atlantic coast, between Mono and Kouffo Department in the west, Zou in the north, and Ouémé in the east. The department of Atlantique was bifurcated in 1999 when some of its territories was transferred to the newly formed Littoral Department .
29-432: As of 2013, the total population of the department was 1,398,229, with 686,747 males and 711,482 females. The proportion of women was 50.90%. The total rural population was 55.50%, while the urban population was 44.50%. The total labour force in the department was 433,515, of which 43.40% were women. The proportion of households with no level of education was 39.20% and the proportion of households with children attending school
58-411: Is Abomey . Zou is subdivided into nine communes, each centred at one of the principal towns: Abomey , Agbangnizoun , Bohicon , Cové , Djidja , Ouinhi , Za-Kpota , Zangnanado and Zogbodomey . As of 2013 , the total population of the department was 851,580, with 407,030 males and 444,550 females. The proportion of women was 52.20%. The total rural population was 67.00%, while the urban population
87-442: Is 20 m (66 ft) compared to the average 200 m (660 ft) above average mean sea level of the country. According to Benin's 2013 census, the total population of Littoral Department was 679,012, with 325,872 males and 353,140 females. The proportion of women was 52.00%. The entire population lived in urban areas. The proportion of women of childbearing age (15 to 49 years old) was 28.00%. The total foreign population in
116-412: Is 20 m (66 ft), compared to the country's average of 200 m (660 ft) above mean sea level. Ouidah is the departmental capital; other major settlements include Abomey-Calavi , Allada , Ganvie , Godomey , Kpomassè , Sô-Ava , Toffo , Togoudo , Tokpa-Domè , Tori-Bossito and Zè . Freshwater and seawater fishing is the major profession in the region. Petroleum was discovered in
145-436: Is situated in a coastal area that has interconnected lakes and lagoons and elongated coastlines with wide marshes. Freshwater and seawater fishing is the major profession in the region. Petroleum was discovered in the 1960s in offshore areas, while titanium , low-quality iron ore , ilmenite and chromite are the major minerals. The southern regions of Benin receive two spells from March to July and September to November while
174-413: Is subdivided into 13 arrondissements , which are further subdivided into 165 neighborhoods. Benin originally had six administrative regions ( départements ), which have now been bifurcated to make 12. Each of the deconcentrated administrative services ( directions départementales ) of the sectoral ministries takes care of two administrative regions. A law passed in 1999 transformed the sous-prefectures ,
203-513: Is subdivided into eight communes , each centered at one of the principal towns: Abomey-Calavi , Allada , Kpomassè , Ouidah , Sô-Ava , Toffo , Tori-Bossito and Zè . The department of Atlantique was bifurcated in 1999 when some of the Cotonou and the surrounding area were transferred to the newly formed Littoral Department . Benin originally had six administrative regions ( départements ), which have now been bifurcated to make 12. Each of
232-414: Is the departmental capital; other major settlements include Bohicon , Cové , Za-Kpota and Zagnanado . According to Benin's 2013 census, the total population of the department was 851,580, with 407,030 males and 444,550 females. The proportion of women was 52.20%. The total rural population was 67.00%, while the urban population was 33.00%. The proportion of women of childbearing age (15 to 49 years old)
261-428: The 1960s in offshore areas, while titanium , low quality iron ore , ilmenite and chromite are the major minerals. According to Benin's 2013 census, the total population of the department was 1,398,229, with 686,747 males and 711,482 females. The proportion of women was 50.90%.The total rural population was 55.50%, while the urban population was 44.50%. The proportion of women of childbearing age (15 to 49 years old)
290-408: The deconcentrated administrative services ( directions départementales ) of the sectoral ministries takes care of two administrative regions. A law passed in 1999 transformed the sous-prefectures , the lowest level of territorial administration, into local governments. Municipalities and communal councils have elected representatives who manage the administration of the regions. The latest elections of
319-407: The deconcentrated administrative services ( directions départementales ) of the sectoral ministries takes care of two administrative regions. A law passed in 1999 transformed the sous-prefectures , the lowest level of territorial administration, into local governments. Municipalities and communal councils have elected representatives who manage the administration of the regions. The latest elections of
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#1732798683756348-429: The department was 57,516, representing 8.50% of the total population. The labour force participation rate among foreigners aged 15–64 years was 40.70%. The proportion of women among the foreign population constituted 48.90%. The number of households in the department was 166,433 and the average household size was 4.1. The intercensal growth rate of the population was 0.20%. Among women, the average age of first marriage
377-594: The municipal and communal councils were held in June 2015. Zou Department Zou [zu] is one of the twelve departments of Benin , named for the Zou River which travels through the department before emptying into the Atlantic in the south of the country. The department of Zou was split in two in 1999, with the northern territory transferred to the newly created Collines Department . The capital of Zou
406-493: The municipal and communal councils were held in May 2020. Littoral Department Littoral ( [li.tɔ.ʁal] , " Littoral ") is one of the twelve departments of Benin . At 79 km (31 sq mi), Littoral is the smallest department in the country. Its capital is Cotonou , Benin's largest city. The department was created in 1999 with the splitting up of territories of Atlantique Department . As per 2013 census,
435-469: The northern regions of the country receive one season of rainfall from May to September. The country receives an average annual rainfall of around 1,200 mm (47 in), but Atlantique Department receives less rainfall. The department has mostly low-lying sandy coastal plains towards the Atlantic Ocean , marshes, lagoons and lakes. The highest elevation in the department around the coastal plains
464-414: The northern regions of the country receive one season of rainfall from May to September. The country receives an average annual rainfall of around 1,200 mm (47 in), but Littoral Department receives less rainfall. The department's region has mostly low-lying sandy coastal plains towards the Atlantic Ocean , marshes, lagoons and lakes. The highest elevation in the department around the coastal plains
493-560: The south-west, and Togo to the west. The department is characterised by plateaus, ranging from 20 to 200 m (66 to 656 ft) above the mean sea level, which are split by valleys running from north to south, created by the Zou River and Kauoffo River. The southern regions of Benin receive two spells of rain from March to July and September to November, while the northern regions of the country receive one season of rainfall from May to September. The country receives an average annual rainfall of around 1,200 mm (47 in). Abomey
522-403: The total population of the department was 679,012 with 325,872 males and 353,140 females. The entire population was urban while the total labour force in the department numbered 253,892. The proportion of households with no level of attained formal education was 21.1%, by far the lowest of any department in the country. Littoral Department borders Ouémé Department and Atlantique Department and
551-416: Was 23.4 and the average age at first birth was 29. The synthetic index of fertility of women was 3.7. The average number of families per house was 1.1 and the average number of persons per room was 1.7. The total labour force in the department was 253,892, of which 46.00% were women. The proportion of households with no level of education was 21.10% and the proportion of households with children attending school
580-405: Was 23.90%. The foreign population was 4,615, representing 0.50% of the total population in the department. The labour force participation rate among foreigners aged 15–64 years was 37.30%. The proportion of women among the foreign population constituted 49.60%. The number of households in the department was 178,698 and the average household size was 4.8. The intercensal growth rate of the population
609-405: Was 24.80%.The foreign population was 16,517, representing 1.20% of the total population in the department. The labour force participation rate among foreigners aged 15–64 years was 37.30%. The proportion of women among the foreign population constituted 55.30%. The number of households in the department was 298,769 and the average household size was 4.7. The intercensal growth rate of the population
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#1732798683756638-401: Was 3.20%. Among women, the average age at first marriage was 21 and the average age at maternity was 28.6. The synthetic index of fertility of women was 5.1. The average number of families in a house was 1.2 and the average number of persons per room was 1.9. The total labour force in the department was 275,249, of which 50.10% were women. The proportion of households with no level of education
667-415: Was 33.00%. The total labour force in the department was 275,249, of which 50.10% were women. The proportion of households with no level of education was 60.70% and the proportion of households with children attending school was 72.90%. Zou Department borders Collines Department to the north, Plateau Department to the east, Ouémé Department and Atlantique Department to the south, Kouffo Department to
696-617: Was 39.20% and the proportion of households with children attending school was 77.30%. The crude birth rate was 35.1, the general rate of fertility was 141.50 and the gross reproduction rate was 2.20. Ethnically, the Fon constitute a majority of the population at 61%, followed by the Yoruba at 10% and the Aja at 7%. Other ethnolinguistic groups in the department include the Ayizo and Tofin . Atlantique
725-404: Was 5.10%. Among women, the average age at first marriage was 28.7 and the average age at maternity was 29. The synthetic index of the fertility of women was 4.4. The average number of families in a house was 1.2 and the average number of persons per room was 1.8. The total labour force in the department was 433,515, of which 43.40% were women. The proportion of households with no level of education
754-429: Was 60.70% and the proportion of households with children attending school was 72.90%. The crude birth rate was 37.8, the general rate of fertility was 158.50 and the gross reproduction rate was 2.50. The majority of the population are the Fon people , who comprise 91% of the population. Other groups include the Aja people make up 4%; Yoruba make up 3% of the population; Aguna , and Ede . The department of Zou
783-504: Was 77.30%. Atlantique Department border Zou Department to the north, Ouémé Department to the east, Littoral Department to the south-east, the Atlantic Ocean to the south, and Kouffo Department and Mono Department to the west. The coastal areas have interconnected lakes and lagoons and elongated coastlines with wide marshes; part of Lake Nokoué lies within the department. The southern regions of Benin receive two seasons of rainfall from March to July and September to November, while
812-428: Was 88.50%. The crude birth rate was 33.6, the general rate of fertility was 120.10 and the gross reproduction rate was 1.80. The department of Littoral was created in 1999, when it was split off from Atlantique Department and Cotonou was made its capital. It is the smallest of all departments in the country. Littoral comprises just one commune /city, Cotonou , Benin's largest city and its economic capital. Cotonou
841-440: Was split in 1999, with the northern territory moved to the newly created Collines Department . The capital of Zou is Abomey . It is subdivided into nine communes , each centered at one of the principal towns: Abomey , Agbangnizoun , Bohicon , Cové , Djidja , Ouinhi , Za-Kpota , Zangnanado and Zogbodomey . Benin originally had six administrative regions ( départements ), which have now been bifurcated to make 12. Each of
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