Toffo | |
|---|---|
| Coordinates: 6°51′N 2°5′E / 6.850°N 2.083°E / 6.850; 2.083 | |
| Country |  Benin |
| Department | Atlantique Department |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Bibiane ADANMAZE SOGLO |
| Area | |
• Total | 199 sq mi (515 km2) |
| Population (2002) | |
• Total | 74,717 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (WAT) |
Toffo [tɔ.fo] is a town and commune in the Atlantique Department of southern Benin. The commune covers an area of 515 square kilometres and as of 2002 had a population of 74,717 people.[1]
Geography
Toffo lies in the northwestern part of the Atlantique Department. [2] It is bounded to the south by the commune of Allada, to the east by the commune of Zè, and to the west by the Couffo river and the commune of Lalo. [3] The terrain includes low‐lying plains with soils favourable for agriculture, and several small watercourses draining into the Couffo and other local basins. [4]
Climate
The climate is sub-equatorial with two rainy seasons and two dry seasons. Annual rainfall averages between 900 and 1 100 mm. [5]
Administration
The commune of Toffo is one of eight communes in the Atlantique Department. [6] According to recent municipal documents, it comprises ten arrondissements and 76 villages/quarters of town. [7]
Demographics
In the 2013 census the population was recorded as approximately 101 585. [8] Ethnic groups present include primarily Fon, Adja, Aïzo and Holli. [9]
Economy
Toffo’s economy is heavily influenced by agriculture (notably maize, cassava, tomato, pepper) and the presence of small‐scale quarry and mining operations in some arrondissements. [10] The commune has also participated in urban infrastructure and sports facility development programs such as the “Le Bénin Révélé” initiative. [11]
Culture
Traditional monarchy and local chieftaincy structures are present in Toffo, reflecting southern Benin customary governance. [12]
Important people
- Chantal Djotodia, Nurse and Former First Lady of Central African Republic (2013-2014)[13]
- Bernardin Gantin, cardinal.[citation needed]
References
- ^ "Communes of Benin". Statoids. Retrieved January 5, 2010.
- ^ "Présentation générale de la commune de Toffo". Mairie de Toffo. Retrieved 11 November 2025.
- ^ "Monographie de la commune de Toffo". Retrieved 11 November 2025.
- ^ "Faciès de végétation et caractérisation pastorale des agrosystèmes à Allada, Toffo et Zè" (PDF). Retrieved 11 November 2025.
- ^ "Monographie de la commune de Toffo (PDC 3)". Retrieved 11 November 2025.
- ^ "Atlantique – Communes du département". Retrieved 11 November 2025.
- ^ "Monographie de la commune de Toffo". Retrieved 11 November 2025.
- ^ "Cahier des villages et quartiers de ville – Atlantique" (PDF). Retrieved 11 November 2025.
- ^ "Toffo – Population & autres caractéristiques". Retrieved 11 November 2025.
- ^ "Monographie de la commune de Toffo". Retrieved 11 November 2025.
- ^ "Programme « Le Bénin Révélé » – Toffo". Retrieved 11 November 2025.
- ^ "Toffo – Monographie". Retrieved 11 November 2025.
- ^ 24 heures au Bénin, 24 heures au Bénin. "A la découverte de Chantal Vinadou Tohouégnon Djotodia 1ère Dame de Bangui". news.acotonou.com. A Cotonou. Retrieved 23 April 2024.
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6°51′N 2°5′E / 6.850°N 2.083°E / 6.850; 2.083
