Toffo
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| Country | File:Flag of Benin.svg Benin |
| Department | Atlantique Department |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Bibiane ADANMAZE SOGLO |
| Area | |
• Total | 199 sq mi (515 km2) |
| Population (2002) | |
• Total | 74,717 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (WAT) |
Toffo [tɔ.fo] is a town and commune in the Atlantique Department of southern Benin. The commune covers an area of 515 square kilometres and as of 2002 had a population of 74,717 people.[1]
Geography
[edit | edit source]Toffo lies in the northwestern part of the Atlantique Department. [2] It is bounded to the south by the commune of Allada, to the east by the commune of Zè, and to the west by the Couffo river and the commune of Lalo. [3] The terrain includes low‐lying plains with soils favourable for agriculture, and several small watercourses draining into the Couffo and other local basins. [4]
Climate
[edit | edit source]The climate is sub-equatorial with two rainy seasons and two dry seasons. Annual rainfall averages between 900 and 1 100 mm. [5]
Administration
[edit | edit source]The commune of Toffo is one of eight communes in the Atlantique Department. [6] According to recent municipal documents, it comprises ten arrondissements and 76 villages/quarters of town. [7]
Demographics
[edit | edit source]In the 2013 census the population was recorded as approximately 101 585. [8] Ethnic groups present include primarily Fon, Adja, Aïzo and Holli. [9]
Economy
[edit | edit source]Toffo’s economy is heavily influenced by agriculture (notably maize, cassava, tomato, pepper) and the presence of small‐scale quarry and mining operations in some arrondissements. [10] The commune has also participated in urban infrastructure and sports facility development programs such as the “Le Bénin Révélé” initiative. [11]
Culture
[edit | edit source]Traditional monarchy and local chieftaincy structures are present in Toffo, reflecting southern Benin customary governance. [12]
Important people
[edit | edit source]- Chantal Djotodia, Nurse and Former First Lady of Central African Republic (2013-2014)[13]
- Bernardin Gantin, cardinal.[citation needed]
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