Cobly or Kobli [kɔb.li] is a town, arrondissement and commune in the Atakora Department of north-western Benin.

Cobly
Cobly is located in Benin
Cobly
Cobly
Location in Benin
Coordinates: 10°29′32″N 0°59′59″E / 10.49222°N 0.99972°E / 10.49222; 0.99972
Country Benin
DepartmentAtakora Department
Area
 • Total825 km2 (319 sq mi)
Population
 (2013)
 • Total67,603
 • Density82/km2 (210/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+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

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The 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

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Cobly is subdivided into 4 arrondissements; Cobly, Datori, Kountori and Tapoga. They contain 17 villages and 9 urban districts.[1]

Economy

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Local woman in Kobli

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

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  1. ^ a b c d e "Cobly". Atlas Monographique des Communes du Benin. Archived from the original on February 26, 2009. Retrieved January 5, 2010.
  2. ^ "Communes of Benin". Statoids. Retrieved January 5, 2010.