| Banikoara | |
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| — Commune and city — | |
  Banikoara
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| Coordinates: 11°18′N 2°26′E / 11.3°N 2.433°E | |
| Country |  Benin |
| Department | Alibori Department |
| Population (2008) | |
| - Total | 24,917 (est) |
| Time zone | WAT (UTC+1) |
Banikoara is a town located in the Alibori Department of Benin. It lies 69 kilometers west of Kandi at the heart of the most productive cotton-growing region in Benin. Its name means "Bani's town," and honors its founder, Bani Gansé.
Demographics
| Year | Population[1] |
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| 2008 (estimate) | 24 917 |
References
- ^ "Banikoara". World Gazetteer. http://world-gazetteer.com/wg.php?x=&men=gpro&lng=en&des=wg&geo=-35&srt=npan&col=abcdefghinoq&msz=1500&pt=c&va=&geo=364662244. Retrieved 2008-12-21.
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Coordinates: 11°18′N 2°26′E / 11.3°N 2.433°E
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