Collines Department

department of Benin

Collines is one of the twelve departments of Benin. Collines was formed in 1999. Since 2008, the capital is Savalou.

Collines
Map highlighting the Collines Department
Map highlighting the Collines Department
Coordinates: 7°N 1°E / 7°N 1°E / 7; 1
CountryBenin
CapitalSavalou (TBA)
Area
 • Total5,236 sq mi (13,561 km2)
Population
 (2006)
 • Total625 933
 • Density119.6/sq mi (46.16/km2)
Time zoneUTC+1 (WAT)

Communities

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Collines is divided into the communes of Bantè, Dassa-Zoumè, Glazoué, Ouèssè, Savalou, and Savé.