Plateau Department
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Plateau [pla.to] is one of the twelve departments of Benin. The department of Plateau was created in 1999 with an area of 2,835 square kilometres (1,095 sq mi) when it was split off from Ouémé Department. Plateau is subdivided into five communes, each centred at one of the principal towns: Adja-Ouèrè, Ifangni, Kétou, Pobè and Sakété.
Plateau | |
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Coordinates: 6°58′N 2°41′E | |
Country | Benin |
Capital | Pobè |
Area | |
• Total | 3,264 km2 (1,260 sq mi) |
Population (2013 census) | |
• Total | 624,146 |
• Density | 190/km2 (500/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC+1 (WAT) |
As of 2013[update], the total population of the department was 622,372, with 300,065 males and 322,307 females. The proportion of women was 51.80%. The total rural population was 54.80%, while the urban population was 45.20%. The total labour force in the department was 185,815, of which 43.10% were women. The proportion of households with no level of education was 65.50%.