Grand-Popo, Coastal commune in Mono Department, Benin
The commune extends along 289 square kilometers of southwestern Benin territory, featuring settlements, beaches, and fishing communities at the Gulf of Guinea.
The area developed during the maritime trade era, with Europeans naming it Grand-Popo instead of its original designation Hulagan used by the Hula people.
Villa Karo functions as a Finnish-African cultural center in the region, promoting exchanges between Finnish and African artistic traditions since 1999.
The commune includes multiple arrondissements such as Adjaha and Agoue, with a total population reaching 57,636 residents according to the 2013 census.
Coastal erosion transformed the landscape of Grand-Popo, causing the disappearance of numerous structures from the original settlement near the water.
Location: Mono Department
Elevation above the sea: 2 m
Address: RNIE 1, Grand Popo, Benin
GPS coordinates: 6.28333,1.83333
Latest update: March 7, 2025 08:30
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