Savè

Savè is a city in Benin, lying on the Cotonou-Parakou railway and the main north–south road. It is known for its local boulders, popular with climbers. "Savè" is from the historical Yoruba name Ṣábẹ̀ẹ́.

Savè
Savè
Location in Benin
Coordinates: 08°02′N 02°29′E
Country Benin
DepartmentCollines Department
Area
  Total2,228 km2 (860 sq mi)
Elevation
151 m (495 ft)
Population
 (2012)[1]
  Total97,309
Time zoneUTC+1 (WAT)

The commune covers an area of 2228 square kilometres and as of 2002 had a population of 67,753 people.[2][3]

Transport

Savè is served by a station of the Benin Railways system.

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See also

References

  1. "World Gazetteer". Archived from the original on January 11, 2013.
  2. "Save". Atlas Monographique des Communes du Benin. Retrieved January 5, 2010.
  3. "Communes of Benin". Statoids. Retrieved January 5, 2010.


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