| Natitingou | |
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  Natitingou
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| Coordinates: 10°18′N 1°22′E / 10.3°N 1.367°E | |
| Country |  Benin |
| Department | Atakora Department |
| Elevation | 1,398 ft (426 m) |
| Population (2002) | |
| - Total | 75,620 |
| Time zone | WAT (UTC+1) |
Natitingou is a town in north western Benin. It is about 50 km from Benin's Pendjari National Park, where tourists can see West African wildlife during the months of December through June. The Falls of Tanougou and great mud castles of the Betammaribe known as Tata Somba are all within an hour or two of the town by car.
Natitingou has a population of about 100,000. The town was founded by the Waama ethnic groups but is populated with Ditammari, Dendi, Nateni, Fulani, Fon, and many other ethnic groups. Natitingou is evenly divided between Christians and Muslims and, like the rest of Benin, is notable for its ethnic and religious tolerance.
The climate in Natitingou is drier than in the south, particularly during the Harmattan season in December/January, when humidity can be as low as 10% and night temperatures can be as low as 17 degrees Celsius.
Notable Residents
Villanova University Men's Basketball player Mouphtau Yarou is a native of Natitingou.[1] He was ranked #9 among 2009 High School basketball prospects in America.
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Coordinates: 10°18′N 1°22′E / 10.3°N 1.367°E
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