Fun fact 1 about Parakou
city
Parakou was founded in the 16th century by traders.
Parakou
Benin
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Parakou
Benin
Country
Benin
Population
255.0K
Coordinates
9.34, 2.63
Parakou is the largest city in northern Benin, and the third-largest city in the country, with an estimated population of 206,667 people, and capital of the Borgou Department. Administratively, the commune of Parakou makes one of Benin's 77 communes.
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