Djougou

Djougou
Djougou
Location in Benin
Coordinates: 9°42′N 1°40′E / 9.700°N 1.667°E / 9.700; 1.667
Country Benin
DepartmentDonga Department
Area
  Total
3,966 km2 (1,531 sq mi)
Elevation
431 m (1,414 ft)
Population
 (2009)
  Total
237,040
Time zoneUTC+1 (WAT)

Djougou [dʒu.gu] is the largest city in northwestern Benin. It is an important market town. The commune covers an area of 3,966 square kilometres and as of 2002 had a population of 237.040 people.

Djougou is home to a constituent monarchy.