Natitingou

Natitingou
Natitingou
Natitingou
Location in Benin
Coordinates: 10°18′N 1°22′E / 10.300°N 1.367°E / 10.300; 1.367
Country Benin
DepartmentAtakora Department
Area
  Total
3,045 km2 (1,176 sq mi)
Elevation
426 m (1,398 ft)
Population
 (2013 census)
  Total
104,010
  Density34/km2 (88/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (WAT)

Natitingou [na.ti.tɛ̃ŋ.gu], informally referred to as Nati [na.ti], is a city and commune in north western Benin and the capital of Atakora Department. The commune covers an area of 3045 square kilometres and as of 2013 had a population of 104,010 people.

Natitingou, like many areas of Benin, is home to a constituent monarchy.