Collines ( [kɔ.lin] , "hills") is one of the twelve departments of Benin , located in the centre of the country. The department of Collines was created in 1999 when it was split off from Zou Department . In 2016, the city of Dassa-Zoumé (also called Igbo Idaasha) became the department's capital (formerly Savalou was the capital).
19-443: As of 2013, the total population of the department was 717,477, with 353,592 males and 363,885 females. The proportion of women was 50.70%. The total rural population was 72.50%, while the urban population was 27.50%. The total labour force in the department was 213,069, of which 45.30% were women. The proportion of households with no level of education was 57.60%. Collines Department borders Donga Department and Borgou Department to
38-444: A house was 1.8 and the average number of persons per room was 1.8. The total labour force in the department was 120,021, of which 24.20% were women. The proportion of households with no level of education was 72.50% and the proportion of households with children attending school was 51.40%. The crude birth rate was 34.6, the general rate of fertility was 148.70 and the gross reproduction rate was 2.30. The main ethnolinguistic groups in
57-578: Is located in north-central Benin, bordering Atakora Department to the north, Borgou Department to the east, Collines Department to the south, and Togo to the west. The northwest region of Benin consists mostly of forested mountains, from which two tributaries of the Niger River , the Mékrou River and the Pendjari River , originate. Mont Sokbaro , widely cited as the highest point of Benin, lies on
76-410: Is one of the twelve departments of Benin ; its capital is Djougou , the fourth largest city in the country. The department of Donga was created in 1999 when it was split off from Atakora Department . Donga is subdivided into five communes, each centered at one of the principal towns: Bassila , Copargo , Djougou Rural , Djougou Urban and Ouaké . As of 2013 , the total population of the department
95-790: The Yoruba of the Nagot group at 46.8% and the Yoruba of the Idaasha at 14.9%, followed by the Mahi at 25.7%, or just over a quarter of the region's population, while the Fon represent 13% of the population. Other ethnolinguistic groups in the department include the Aguna , Biali , Ede and Tchumbuli. The department of Collines was created in 1999 when it was split off from Zou Department , with Savalou as its original capital. In 2016,
114-552: The border of Donga Department with Togo . The northern regions of Benin receive one season of rainfall from May to September, while the southern regions receive two spells of rain from March to July and September to November. The country receives an average annual rainfall of around 1,200 mm (47 in). Djougou is the departmental capital; other major settlements include Aledjo-Koura , Aworo , Bassila , Bodi , Copargo , Kolokondé , Ouaké , Patargo , Pélébina , Pénéssoulou and Prekete . According to Benin's 2013 census,
133-437: The city of Dassa-Zoumé (also called Igbo Idaasha) became the department's capital. Collines is subdivided into six communes , each centered at one of the principal towns: Bantè , Dassa-Zoumé , Glazoué , Ouèssè , Savalou and Savé . Benin originally had six administrative regions ( départements ), which have now been bifurcated to make 12. Each of the deconcentrated administrative services ( directions départementales ) of
152-408: The deconcentrated administrative services ( directions départementales ) of the sectoral ministries takes care of two administrative regions. A law passed in 1999 transformed the sous-prefectures , the lowest level of territorial administration, into local governments. Municipalities and communal councils have elected representatives who manage the administration of the regions. The latest elections of
171-750: The department are the Dendi and Yoruba . Other groups include the Anii , Bariba , Ede , Foodo , Kabiye , Lama , Lukpa , Tammari (also known as the Betammaribe, or Somba), Miyobe and Yom . The department of Donga was created in 1999 when it was split off from Atakora Department . Its capital is Djougou . Donga is subdivided into five communes , each centered at one of the principal towns: Bassila , Copargo , Djougou Rural , Djougou Urban and Ouaké . Benin originally had six administrative regions ( départements ), which have now been bifurcated to make 12. Each of
190-401: The department was 129,159 and the average household size was 5.6. The intercensal growth rate of the population was 2.60%. Among women, the average age at first marriage was 21 and the average age at maternity was 28.2. The synthetic index of fertility of women was 5.1. The average number of families in a house was 1.3 and the average number of persons per room was 1.9. The total labour force in
209-401: The department was 213,069, of which 45.30% were women. The proportion of households with no level of education was 57.60% and the proportion of households with children attending school was 72.50%. The crude birth rate was 37.6, the general rate of fertility was 160.40 and the gross reproduction rate was 2.50. The main ethnic groups in the department, according to the latest national census, are
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#1733085639097228-542: The municipal and communal councils were held in June 2015. Departments of Benin Benin is divided into 12 departments (French: départements ), and subdivided into 77 communes (see Communes of Benin ). In 1999, the previous six departments were each split into two halves, forming the current 12. Each of the six new departments was assigned a capital in 2008. (per km in 2013) This Benin -related article
247-521: The north, Nigeria to the east, Plateau Department and Zou Department to the south, and Togo to the west. The topography of Collines is characterised by plateaus ranging from 20 to 200 m (66 to 656 ft) above the mean sea level; the plateaus are split by valleys running from north to south, created by the Couffo , Zou and Oueme rivers. The southern regions of Benin receive two seasons of rainfall from March to July and September to November, while
266-447: The northern regions of the country receive one season of rainfall from May to September. The country receives an average annual rainfall of around 1,200 mm (47 in). Dassa-Zoumé is the departmental capital; other major settlements include Glazoué , Kilibo , Savalou and Savè . According to Benin's 2013 census, the total population of the department was 717,477, with 353,592 males and 363,885 females. The proportion of women
285-447: The sectoral ministries takes care of two administrative regions. A law passed in 1999 transformed the sous-prefectures , the lowest level of territorial administration, into local governments. Municipalities and communal councils have elected representatives who manage the administration of the regions. The latest elections of the municipal and communal councils were held in June 2015. Donga Department Donga [dɔ̃ŋ.ga]
304-450: The total population of the department was 543,130, with 270,754 males and 272,376 females. The proportion of women was 50.10%. The total rural population was 57.90%, while the urban population was 42.10%. The proportion of women of childbearing age (15 to 49 years old) was 23.30%. The foreign population was 7,760, representing 1.40% of the total population in the department. The labour force participation rate among foreigners aged 15–64 years
323-420: Was 30.70%. The proportion of women among the foreign population constituted 50.50%. The number of households in the department was 66,433 and the average household size was 8.2. The intercensal growth rate of the population was 4.00%. Among women, the average age at first marriage was 20.5 and the average age at maternity was 28. The synthetic index of fertility of women was 4.6. The average number of families in
342-447: Was 50.70%. The total rural population was 72.50%, while the urban population was 27.50%. The proportion of women of childbearing age (15 to 49 years old) was 23.50%. The foreign population was 9,647, representing 1.30% of the total population in the department. The labour force participation rate among foreigners aged 15–64 years was 41.60%. The proportion of women among the foreign population constituted 46.30%. The number of households in
361-402: Was 543,130, with 270,754 males and 272,376 females. The proportion of women was 50.10%. The total rural population was 57.90%, while the urban population was 42.10%. The total labour force in the department was 120,021, of which 24.20% were women. The proportion of households with no level of education was 72.50%. Donga Department, with an area of 10,691 square kilometres (4,128 sq mi),
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