Kalalé
Commune and city in Borgou Department, Benin
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Kalalé [ka.la.lɛ] is a town, arrondissement, and commune in the Borgou Department of eastern Benin. The commune covers an area of 3,586 square kilometres (1,385 sq mi) and as of 2013[update] had a population of 168,882 people.[1][2]
Kalalé | |
|---|---|
  Kalalé Location in Benin | |
| Coordinates: 10°17′43″N 3°22′54″E | |
| Country |  Benin |
| Department | Borgou Department |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Tidjani Bani Chabi |
| Area | |
• Total | 1,385 sq mi (3,586 km2) |
| Population (2013) | |
• Total | 168,882 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (WAT) |
Geography
Kalalé is located in the Borgou Department in eastern Benin, near the border with Nigeria. The area is characterised by wooded savanna and agro-pastoral landscapes, suitable for cotton and cereal cultivation.[3]
Administrative divisions
Population
Population figures appear in national statistics publications (INSAE RGPH-4, 2013). For precise village-by-village totals consult the INSAE tables; some government and monographic pages report the commune population around 168,882 for 2013.[6]
History
Local and departmental monographs document Kalalé’s settlement history, its role in regional agriculture and trade, and its administrative evolution since decentralisation reforms.[7]
Economy
Kalalé is an agricultural and cotton-producing commune; main activities include cotton, cereals, market gardening and livestock. Regional development reports highlight cotton production as a significant local sector.[8]
Infrastructure and services
Transport
Road access connects Kalalé to Parakou, Nikki and border crossings; road quality varies and seasonal rains may limit accessibility.[9]
Water and energy
Water supply relies on boreholes and wells; electrification is present in the urban centre with ongoing rural electrification efforts.[10]
Education and health
Kalalé hosts primary and secondary schools and health centres; departmental plans address improvements in service coverage.[11]
Governance
Culture and heritage
Departmental monographs list local cultural sites, festivals and traditions that contribute to Kalalé’s heritage.[14]
