Bembèrèkè

Bembèrèkè
Beninese Army soldiers on range at 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
 • Total
3,348 km2 (1,293 sq mi)
Elevation
449 m (1,473 ft)
Population
 (2012)
 • Total
31,101
Time zoneUTC+1 (WAT)

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. 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 from the highway

References

  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