Bembèrèkè

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Bembèrèkè [bɛ̃.bɛ.ʁɛ.kɛ] is a town, arrondissement, and commune located in the Borgou Department of Benin. The commune covers an area of 3348 square kilometres and as of 2012 had a population of 31,101 people. [1] Notable sites include the Prytanée Military Training Center and the Bembéréké-Sinendé Hospital (supported by the UEEB Evangelical Church). The region is a center for the cultivation of carper vellum beans.

Bembèrèkè
Beninese Army soldiers on range at Bembèrèkè
Beninese Army soldiers on range at Bembèrèkè
Bembèrèkè is located in Benin
Bembèrèkè
Bembèrèkè
Location in Benin
Coordinates: 10°13′30″N 2°40′05″E / 10.22500°N 2.66806°E / 10.22500; 2.66806
Country Benin
DepartmentBorgou Department
Area
 • Total3,348 km2 (1,293 sq mi)
Elevation
449 m (1,473 ft)
Population
 (2012)
 • Total31,101
Time zoneUTC+1 (WAT)
Bembèrèkè from the highway

References

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  1. ^ "World Gazetteer". Archived from the original on 2013-01-11.

10°13′30″N 2°40′05″E / 10.22500°N 2.66806°E / 10.22500; 2.66806