Nikki, Benin
Nikki | |
|---|---|
Nikki Town Hall | |
| Coordinates: 9°56′0″N 3°12′30″E / 9.93333°N 3.20833°E | |
| Country | Benin |
| Department | Borgou Department |
| Government | |
| • Sina Boko | Séro Kora |
| Area | |
• Total | 3,171 km2 (1,224 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 423 m (1,388 ft) |
| Population (2012) | |
• Total | 69,970 |
| • Density | 22/km2 (57/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (WAT) |
Nikki [ni.ki] is a town, arrondissement, and commune located in the Borgou Department of Benin. The commune covers an area of 3171 square kilometres and as of 2002 had a population of 99,251 people.
Nikki is a major centre of the Batonuo people and is home to a traditional king, resident in the centre of the town. The Gaani royal festival is held in the town annually. Before the colonial era, Nikki was one of the main political centers of the Borgu federation.