Àwọn apá ilẹ̀ Benin

Departments of Benin

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Benin is divided into 12 departments (French: départements), and subdivided into 77 communes. In 1999, the previous six departments were each split into two halves, forming the current 12. The new six departments have not been assigned a capital yet.

1. Alibori*
2. Atakora
3. Atlantique
4. Borgou
5. Collines*
6. Kouffo*
7. Donga*
8. Littoral*
9. Mono
10. Ouémé
11. Plateau*
12. Zou

*Formed in 1999