Donga [dɔ̃ŋ.ga] 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 .
23-453: As of 2013, 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 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),
46-444: A house was 1.6 and the average number of persons per room was 1.7. The total labour force in the department was 170,333, of which 27.20% were women. The proportion of households with no level of education was 72.80% and the proportion of households with children attending school was 42.70%. The crude birth rate was 39.0, the general rate of fertility was 179.20 and the gross reproduction rate was 2.80. The main ethnolinguistic groups in
69-443: 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
92-621: Is a mountain range which stretches across the central region of the West African country of Togo and across the eastern and western borders of that country into Ghana and Benin . In Ghana, the range is also known as the Akwapim Hills , and in Benin it is also known as the Atakora Mountains / ˌ æ t ə ˈ k ɔːr ə / . Part of the range is associated with the country of Niger , where
115-628: Is known as the Akwapim Hills. The average elevation of these mountains is 700 metres (2,300 ft) and the highest peak in Togo is Mount Agou , with a height of 986 metres (3,235 ft). It is in the southwestern part of the range, close to the border with Ghana. Mont Sokbaro , widely cited as the highest point of Benin is part of the Atakora Mountains. To the north of the Togo Mountains, there
138-577: 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
161-616: Is undulating savannah, creased by the broad, meandering valley of the Oti River , a tributary of the River Volta , which flows through Lake Volta and into the Gulf of Guinea in Ghana. Several tributaries to this river system flow from the northern side of the Togo Mountains. To the south of the mountains lies a plateau, which further south slopes gently towards the coast. The central and southern sides of
184-420: The W National Park is found. The African wild dog , Lycaon pictus , was historically found in this region but may now be extirpated from this locale. The Togo Mountains run across the central region of Togo, ranging from the southwest to the northeast. To the northeast, the mountain range extends into Benin where it is known as the Atakora Mountains, and to the southwest it extends into Ghana where it
207-617: The Department are the Tammari (also known as the Betammaribe, or Somba), Waama and Dendi people . Other groups include the Bariba , Biali , Chakosi (also known as Anufo), Gurma , Lama , Mbelime , Nateni , Ngangam , Notre , Miyobe and Yom . The department of Atakora was bifurcated in 1999, when its southern territory was transferred to the newly created Donga Department . The capital of
230-551: 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,
253-407: 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
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#1732883728091276-693: 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
299-427: The department is Natitingou . Atakora is subdivided into nine communes , each centred at one of the principal towns: Boukoumbé , Cobly , Kérou , Kouandé , Matéri , Natitingou , Pehonko , Tanguiéta and Toucountouna . Benin originally had six administrative regions ( départements ), which have now been bifurcated to make 12. Each of the deconcentrated administrative services ( directions départementales ) of
322-514: The major tourist areas include the Tata Somba houses, Pendjari National Park , and various waterfalls. The department of Atakora was bifurcated in 1999, with its southern territory removed to form the newly created Donga Department . The capital of Atakora Department is Natitingou , which lies among the Atakora Mountains . As of 2013 , the total population of the department was 772,262, with 380,448 males and 391,814 females. The proportion of women
345-548: The municipal and communal councils were held in June 2015. Atakora Department Atakora [a.ta.kɔ.ʁa] (also spelled Atacora , named for the Atakora Mountains ) is the northwesternmost department of Benin . Externally it borders Togo to the west and Burkina Faso to the north; internally it borders the departments of Alibori , Borgou and Donga . Major towns in the Atakora include Natitingou and Tanguiéta , and
368-438: 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. Togo Mountains The Togo Mountains
391-671: The south and Togo to the west. The terrain is mainly forested mountains, from which two tributaries of the Niger River - the Mékrou River and the Pendjari River - originate. Part of the Atakora Mountain Range is located in the region and continues into northeastern Togo. The mountain range is characterised by numerous dambo areas (shallow wetlands) and head swamps. The bulk of the Pendjari National Park lies within Atakora. The northern regions of Benin receive one season of rainfall from May to September, compared to
414-474: The southern regions which receive two spells of rain from March to July and September to November. Harmattan winds blow from the northeast during the months of December to March. The country receives an average annual rainfall of around 1,200 mm (47 in). Natitingou is the departmental capital; other major settlements include Boukoumbé , Birni , Firou , Kouandé , Péhunco , Porga , Tanguiéta and Toucountouna . According to Benin's 2013 census,
437-450: 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
460-451: The total population of the department was 772,262, with 380,448 males and 391,814 females. The proportion of women was 50.70%. The total rural population was 62.80%, while the urban population was 37.20%. The proportion of women of childbearing age (15 to 49 years old) was 21.80%. The foreign population was 10,395, representing 1.30% of the total population in the department. The labour force participation rate among foreigners aged 15–64 years
483-419: 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
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#1732883728091506-423: Was 32.20%. The proportion of women among the foreign population constituted 47.90%. The number of households in the department was 107,599 and the average household size was 7.2. The intercensal growth rate of the population was 3.10%. Among women, the average age at first marriage was 19.1 and the average age at maternity was 27.8. The synthetic index of fertility of women was 5.6. The average number of families in
529-417: Was 50.70%. The total rural population was 62.80%, while the urban population was 37.20%. The total labour force in the department was 170,333, of which 27.20% were women. The proportion of households with no level of education was 72.80%. Atakora Department is located in the northwest of Benin, bordering Burkina Faso to the north, Alibori Department and Borgou Department to the east, Donga Department to
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