Kétou, Administrative commune in Plateau Department, Benin
The commune of Ketou extends across an elevated terrain at 112 meters, featuring agricultural lands and settlements spread throughout the Plateau Department region.
The documented leadership structure of Ketou dates back to 1900, when local chiefs maintained traditional governance systems within the regional administrative framework.
Multiple ethnic groups in Ketou practice wood carving and textile production, maintaining these crafts through generations of skilled artisans in the community.
Ketou functions as a commercial center with regular markets where local merchants exchange agricultural products and traditional handicrafts from the surrounding areas.
Local artisans in Ketou develop specialized wood carving techniques that incorporate patterns representing the administrative history of the commune.
Location: Plateau Department
Elevation above the sea: 112 m
GPS coordinates: 7.35806,2.60750
Latest update: March 21, 2025 04:20
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