Abomey, also known as Agbome, is the capital of the Zou Department in Benin. As of 2025 the commune of Abomey covers 142 square kilometers and has a population of 96,974. The city houses the Royal Palaces of Abomey, a group of traditional houses inhabited by the Kings of Dahomey from 1600 to 1900, which UNESCO designated a World Heritage Site in 1985.
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Area (sq km) Population Estimate Year Sources
1. Abomey (Wikipedia)
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The commune of Abomey covers an area of 142 square kilometres and, as of 2025, it has a population of 96,974 people.
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7°11′8″N 1°59′17″E
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