Koungou
Koungou is the second largest commune in the French overseas department of Mayotte, in the Indian Ocean, after the capital Mamoudzou. It is composed of six villages: Majicavo Lamir, Majicavo Koropa, Koungou, Trévani, Kangani and Longoni.
Koungou | |
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 Location of the commune (in red) within Mayotte | |
Location of Koungou 
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| Coordinates: 12°44′19″S 45°12′26″E | |
| Country | France |
| Overseas region and department | Mayotte |
| Canton | Bandraboua and Koungou |
| Government | |
| • Mayor (2020-2026) | Assani Saindou Bamcolo |
| Area | 28.41 km2 (10.97 sq mi) |
| Population (2017 census) | 32,156 |
| • Density | 1,100/km2 (2,900/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+03:00 |
| INSEE/Postal code | 97610 /97600 |
Demographics
Demographic evolution of Koungou
- 1985: 3,479
- 1991: 6,046
- 1997: 10,165
- 2002: 15,383
- 2007: 19,831
- 2012: 26,488
- 2017: 32,156
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