Nikki 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.[2][3]
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Nikki | |
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Commune and town | |
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Coordinates: 9°56′0″N 3°12′30″E | |
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Department | Borgou Department |
Area | |
• Total | 3,171 km2 (1,224 sq mi) |
Elevation | 423 m (1,388 ft) |
Population (2012)[1] | |
• Total | 69,970 |
• Density | 22/km2 (57/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC+1 (WAT) |
It was the site of the "race to Nikki" in 1894.[4]
Nikki is a major centre of the Bariba people and is home to a traditional king, resident in the centre of the town.[5] The Fête de la Gani royal festival is held in the town annually.[5]
Benin minister Aurélie Adam Soule was born here in 1984.
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Alibori Department |
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Atakora Department | ||
Atlantique Department | ||
Borgou Department | ||
Collines Department | ||
Donga Department |
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Kouffo Department |
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Littoral Department | ||
Mono Department | ||
Ouémé Department | ||
Plateau Department |
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Zou Department |
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