Savalou
Savalou | |
|---|---|
| Coordinates: 7°56′N 1°58′E / 7.933°N 1.967°E | |
| Country | Benin |
| Department | Collines Department |
| Area | |
• Total | 2,674 km2 (1,032 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 227 m (745 ft) |
| Population (2012) | |
• Total | 35,433 |
| • Density | 13/km2 (34/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (WAT) |
Savalou [sa.va.lu] is a city located in the Collines Department of Benin. The commune covers an area of 2,674 square kilometres and as of 2012 had a population of 35,433 people. It is the birthplace of Olympic Beninese hurdler Odile Ahouanwanou.
Savalou, like many areas of Benin, is home to a constituent monarchy.