Grand-Popo, commune of Benin
Description
Grand-Popo is a coastal commune in Mono Department that extends across several administrative divisions along the Gulf of Guinea. The area contains fishing villages, beaches, and residential settlements scattered throughout its territory.
History
The settlement developed during the maritime trade era when European merchants and traders arrived in the region. Its current name replaced the original Hulagan designation used by the Hula people, reflecting the colonial influences that shaped the area.
Culture
Villa Karo functions as a cultural center here where Finnish and African artists exhibit their work and collaborate on projects. The venue serves as a meeting point for creative exchanges that shape the region's contemporary artistic life.
Practical
The commune is divided into several administrative sections such as Adjaha and Agoue, each with its own character and access points. Exploring on foot or by local transport helps visitors experience the coastal settlements and beaches most thoroughly.
Did you know?
Coastal erosion has permanently altered the shoreline here, causing many original structures near the water to disappear over time. This ongoing process often goes unnoticed by visitors yet profoundly affects the area's geography and development.
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Villa Karo
997 mMaison du Brésil
28.1 kmSaint-Pierre-et-Saint-Paul d'Aného cathedral
27.2 km
Statue Dadjè soka
14.6 km
Vieux pont de Grand-Popo
1.2 km
Agoué plage
18.1 km
Maison AMADOTE
24.8 km
Hillacondji Beach
22.3 kmGalerie Africa Ligth
26.1 kmMaison Coloniale du Gouverneur
27.8 kmCommunaute Nationale du Culte Vodoun du Benin-Racine
32.2 kmVillage de Pêcheur
4.5 kmPlace Akofin
26.3 kmArt Ziza
28.7 kmBouche du Roi
10.9 kmAuberge Tropical Beach
10.4 kmFort Français (no building left)
28.8 kmFerme de la bonne semence
8.8 kmMonument
28.9 kmFrancisco de SOUZA CHACHA 1er
28.9 kmJacob ADEGOUN
28.9 kmMémorial aux Morts
26.9 kmMemorial
776 mA. WICKE 1888-1899
28 kmMonument de Jesus
25.2 kmMonument aux morts
33.9 kmMemorial d'Adokoin Kpadji
26.4 kmMonument
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