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Kouandé [kwɑ̃.de] is a town, arrondissement and commune, located in the Atakora Department of Benin.The commune covers an area of 4500 square kilometres and as of 2013 had a population of 112,014 people.[1][2] The main town had an estimated 7,127 people in 2008.

Kouandé, like many areas of Benin, is home to a constituent monarchy. The monarchy has existed since at least the 18th century. The town is also populated by the Bariba people.[3]

References

  1. ^ "Kouande". Atlas Monographique des Communes du Benin. Archived from the original on February 27, 2009. Retrieved January 5, 2010.
  2. ^ "Communes of Benin". Statoids. Archived from the original on March 24, 2012. Retrieved January 5, 2010.
  3. ^ Butler, Simon (2019). Benin. Bradt Travel Guides. p. 165. ISBN 9781784770600.
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