Parakou - Wikipedia
Parakou is the largest city in northern Benin, and the third-largest city in the country, with an estimated population of around 206,667 people, and capital of the Borgou Department. Administratively the commune of Parakou makes up one of Benin's 77 communes.
Parakou — Wikipédia
Parakou est une commune et une grande ville du nord du Bénin et la préfecture du département du Borgou. Elle est située sur la Route nationale inter-états 2 (RNIE 2) qui traverse le Bénin du nord au sud et relie notamment la ville à Cotonou .
Parakou | Benin Trade, Agriculture & History | Britannica
Parakou, town located in central Benin, western Africa. It is the terminus of the so-called Benin-Niger Railway, which was originally planned to extend to the Niger River.
Parakou – Travel guide at Wikivoyage
Parakou is a city in Northern Benin. The name Parakou, is derived from the Dendi word meaning "The city of everyone". It is one of the ethnically diverse cities in Benin that includes Bariba, Dendi, Somba, Fon, Mina, Berba, Djerma, Ibo, Yoruba, Hausa, Kabrais, Warma, Fula and …
Parakou, Benin: All You Must Know Before You Go (2024) - Tripadvisor
Parakou Tourism: Tripadvisor has 41 reviews of Parakou Hotels, Attractions, and Restaurants making it your best Parakou resource.
Parakou Travel Guide: All You Need To Know
Oct 31, 2023 · Parakou, the capital city of Borgou Department in Benin, offers several places to visit that provide insights into the region’s cultural heritage and local way of life. Here are some notable places to explore in Parakou: Grand Marché de Parakou: This bustling market is a must-visit attraction in Parakou.
Parakou, Benin: A History of Amazing Facts and Things to Do
Parakou, Benin is a city located in the Borgou region of the African country of Benin. It is the capital of the Borgou Department and is the largest city in the region. It is also the second largest city in Benin, after the capital city of Porto-Novo.
Parakou - Wikitravel
Dec 14, 2012 · Parakou is one of the largest cities in Benin and serves as the terminus for the Benin-Niger Railways. It is essentially Benin’s final port of call before goods move along the Niger River. This could be one of the reasons why Parakou thrives as a bustling marketplace.
Parakou - Town in central Benin - The World Countries
Parakou [pa.ʁa.ku] is the largest city in northern Benin, and the third-largest city in the country, with an estimated population of around 206,667 people, and capital of the Borgou Department. Administratively the commune of Parakou makes up one of Benin's 77 communes.
Sts. Peter and Paul Cathedral, Parakou - Wikipedia
It has a baroque style and some stained glass depicting scenes of the Apostles Peter and Paul. It serves as the headquarters of the Archdiocese of Parakou (Archidioecesis Parakuensis) which was created in 1997 by Pope John Paul II by the bull "Successoris Petri".