Founougo
Founougo | |
|---|---|
Arrondissement and town | |
  Founougo Location in Benin | |
| Coordinates: 11°28′51″N 2°31′56″E / 11.48083°N 2.53222°E | |
| Country |  Benin |
| Department | Alibori Department |
| Commune | Banikoara |
| Population (2002) | |
• Total | 30,527 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (WAT) |
Founougo is a town and arrondissement in the Alibori Department of northeastern Benin. It is an administrative division under the jurisdiction of the commune of Banikoara. According to the population census conducted by the Institut National de la Statistique Benin on February 15, 2002, the arrondissement had a total population of 30,527. Founougo lies on the savanna plateau with climate and vegetation typical of Benin's transitional agricultural zones. The economy is predominantly agricultural.
Geography
[edit]Founougo is a town and arrondissement in the Alibori Department of northeastern Benin. It is an administrative division under the jurisdiction of the commune of Banikoara. It lies on the savanna plateau and experiences a tropical, wet savannah climate.[1]
Demographics
[edit]The arrondissement had a total population of 30,527 inhabitants.[2] As a part of broader Banikoara region, most of the commune area is arable, and agriculture and livestock are the primary livelihood sources. Crops grown include cotton, maize, sorghum, and cowpeas.[3] Borgou cattle from Founougo form a central part of the local farming system, animal grazing corridors have been established along Gomparou–Founougo–Kandèrou for rearing of the cattle.[4]
Infrastructure
[edit]A bridge over the Founougo dam was inaugurated in May 2019 to improve connectivity and resilience to floods in the region.[5] A stadium was opened in February 2020 to provide sports facilities.[6] A health center was opened August 2020, equipped with maternity and inpatient wards.[7] In August 2024, solar power units were installed to augment power generation capacity.[8]
References
[edit]- ^ "Founougo". Mindat geographic database. Retrieved 17 June 2025.
- ^ "Founougo". Citities. Retrieved 1 June 2025.
- ^ "Banikoara". Atlas Monographique des Communes du Benin. Retrieved 5 January 2010.
- ^ "Cattle market participation". University of Amsterdam. Retrieved 17 June 2025.
- ^ "Bridge over Founougo dam inaugurated". Daabaaru local news. 29 May 2019. Retrieved 17 June 2025.
- ^ "Stadium inauguration in Founougo". Daabaaru local news. 24 February 2020. Retrieved 17 June 2025.
- ^ "Health center commissioned in Founougo". Gaskiyani.info. 31 August 2020. Retrieved 17 June 2025.
- ^ "Solar centers for school & clinic". Daabaaru local news. 2 September 2024. Retrieved 17 June 2025.
