Kalalé
Kalalé | |
|---|---|
Kalalé Location in Benin | |
| Coordinates: 10°17′43″N 3°22′54″E / 10.29528°N 3.38167°E | |
| Country | Benin |
| Department | Borgou Department |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Tidjani Bani Chabi |
| Area | |
• Total | 1,385 sq mi (3,586 km2) |
| Population (2013) | |
• Total | 168,882 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (WAT) |
Kalalé [ka.la.lɛ] is a town, arrondissement, and commune in the Borgou Department of eastern Benin. The commune covers an area of 3,586 square kilometres (1,385 sq mi) and as of 2013 had a population of 168,882 people.[1][2]
Geography
Kalalé is located in the Borgou Department in eastern Benin, near the border with Nigeria. The area is characterised by wooded savanna and agro-pastoral landscapes, suitable for cotton and cereal cultivation.[3]
Administrative divisions
The commune is subdivided into several arrondissements (for example: Kalalé centre, Basso, Bouka, Dérassi, Dunkassa, Péonga) and multiple villages and quarters; official listings are available in ANCB and INSAE documentation.[4][5]
Population
Population figures appear in national statistics publications (INSAE RGPH-4, 2013). For precise village-by-village totals consult the INSAE tables; some government and monographic pages report the commune population around 168,882 for 2013.[6]
History
Local and departmental monographs document Kalalé’s settlement history, its role in regional agriculture and trade, and its administrative evolution since decentralisation reforms.[7]
Economy
Kalalé is an agricultural and cotton-producing commune; main activities include cotton, cereals, market gardening and livestock. Regional development reports highlight cotton production as a significant local sector.[8]
Infrastructure and services
Transport
Road access connects Kalalé to Parakou, Nikki and border crossings; road quality varies and seasonal rains may limit accessibility.[9]
Water and energy
Water supply relies on boreholes and wells; electrification is present in the urban centre with ongoing rural electrification efforts.[10]
Education and health
Kalalé hosts primary and secondary schools and health centres; departmental plans address improvements in service coverage.[11]
Governance
The commune is administered by an elected municipal council and a mayor. Local press and government pages report election results and mayoral appointments; The current mayor name is Tidjani Bani Chabi.[12][13]
Culture and heritage
Departmental monographs list local cultural sites, festivals and traditions that contribute to Kalalé’s heritage.[14]
References
- ^ "Kalale". Atlas Monographique des Communes du Benin. Archived from the original on May 9, 2021. Retrieved January 5, 2010.
- ^ "Communes of Benin". Statoids. Archived from the original on March 24, 2012. Retrieved January 5, 2010.
- ^ "Monographie des communes des départements du Borgou et de l'Alibori" (PDF). Government of Benin. Retrieved 5 November 2025.
- ^ "Kalalé". Association Nationale des Communes du Bénin. Retrieved 5 November 2025.
- ^ "Resultats definitifs RGPH4 (2013)" (PDF). INSAE (Benin). Retrieved 5 November 2025.
- ^ "Resultats definitifs RGPH4 (2013)" (PDF). INSAE (Benin). Retrieved 5 November 2025.
- ^ "Monographie des communes des départements du Borgou et de l'Alibori" (PDF). Government of Benin – Departmental Monograph. Retrieved 5 November 2025.
- ^ "Destination Bénin – KALALÉ, commune du plus jeune maire du Bénin". Government of the Republic of Benin. Retrieved 5 November 2025.
- ^ "Monographie des communes des départements du Borgou et de l'Alibori" (PDF). Government of Benin. Retrieved 5 November 2025.
- ^ "Kalalé". ANCB. Retrieved 5 November 2025.
- ^ "Monographie des communes des départements du Borgou et de l'Alibori" (PDF). Government of Benin. Retrieved 5 November 2025.
- ^ "Kalalé". ANCB. Retrieved 5 November 2025.
- ^ "Destination Bénin – KALALÉ, commune du plus jeune maire du Bénin". Government of the Republic of Benin. Retrieved 5 November 2025.
- ^ "Monographie des communes des départements du Borgou et de l'Alibori" (PDF). Government of Benin. Retrieved 5 November 2025.