Awonou

Awonou
Arrondissement and town
Country  Benin
Department Borgou Department
Commune Adjohoun
Time zone WAT (UTC+1)

Awonou is a small town and arrondissement located in the commune of Adjohoun in the Borgou Department of Benin. Agriculture is the main industry. In 2008 during the 2008 Benin floods, Awonou was the only area not affected by the flooding of the Ouémé River which affected much of Adjohoun commune.[1]

References

  1. "Benin: River flooding prompts fears of malnutrition, disease". United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs - Integrated Regional Information Networks (IRIN). September 15, 2008. Retrieved January 11, 2009.

Coordinates: 6°41′40″N 2°30′27″E / 6.6944°N 2.5075°E / 6.6944; 2.5075


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