Cobly or Kobli [kɔb.li] is a town, arrondissement and commune in the Atakora Department of north-western Benin.
Cobly | |
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  Cobly Location in Benin | |
| Coordinates: 10°29′32″N 0°59′59″E / 10.49222°N 0.99972°E | |
| Country |  Benin |
| Department | Atakora Department |
| Area | |
| • Total | 825 km2 (319 sq mi) |
| Population (2013) | |
| • Total | 67,603 |
| • Density | 82/km2 (210/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (WAT) |
The commune covers an area of 825 square kilometres and as of 2013 had a population of 67,603 people.[1][2]
Geography
editThe town of Cobly is located 645 kilometres from Cotonou and 106 kilometres from the department capital of Natitingou.[1] Communally it is bounded to the north by Matéri, south by Boukoumbé, west by Togo and east by Tanguiéta.[1]
Administrative divisions
editCobly is subdivided into 4 arrondissements; Cobly, Datori, Kountori and Tapoga. They contain 17 villages and 9 urban districts.[1]
Economy
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Most of the population are engaged in agricultural activities followed by trade, transportation and handicrafts. The main crops grown are sorghum, cowpeas, yams and rice.[1]
References
edit- ^ a b c d e "Cobly". Atlas Monographique des Communes du Benin. Archived from the original on February 26, 2009. Retrieved January 5, 2010.
- ^ "Communes of Benin". Statoids. Retrieved January 5, 2010.
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