Toffo

Toffo lies in the northwestern part of the Atlantique Department. ^[2] It is bounded to the south by the commune of Allada, to the east by the commune of Zè, and to the west by the Couffo river and the commune of Lalo. ^[3] The terrain includes low‐lying plains with soils favourable for agriculture, and several small watercourses draining into the Couffo and other local basins. ^[4]

The climate is sub-equatorial with two rainy seasons and two dry seasons. Annual rainfall averages between 900 and 1 100 mm. ^[5]

The commune of Toffo is one of eight communes in the Atlantique Department. ^[6] According to recent municipal documents, it comprises ten arrondissements and 76 villages/quarters of town. ^[7]

In the 2013 census the population was recorded as approximately 101 585. ^[8] Ethnic groups present include primarily Fon, Adja, Aïzo and Holli. ^[9]

Toffo’s economy is heavily influenced by agriculture (notably maize, cassava, tomato, pepper) and the presence of small‐scale quarry and mining operations in some arrondissements. ^[10] The commune has also participated in urban infrastructure and sports facility development programs such as the “Le Bénin Révélé” initiative. ^[11]

Traditional monarchy and local chieftaincy structures are present in Toffo, reflecting southern Benin customary governance. ^[12]

• Chantal Djotodia, Nurse and Former First Lady of Central African Republic (2013-2014)^[13]
• Bernardin Gantin, cardinal.^{[citation needed]}