Savalou | |
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Commune and city | |
Location in Benin | |
Coordinates: 7°56′N 1°58′E / 7.933°N 1.967°E | |
Country | Benin |
Department | Collines Department |
Area | |
• Total | 2,674 km2 (1,032 sq mi) |
Elevation | 227 m (745 ft) |
Population (2012) | |
• Total | 35,433 |
• Density | 13/km2 (34/sq mi) |
Time zone | WAT (UTC+1) |
Savalou is a city located in the Collines Department of Benin. The commune covers an area of 2674 square kilometres and as of 2012 had a population of 35,433 people. It is the birthplace of Olympic Beninese hurdler Odile Ahouanwanou.
Coordinates: 7°56′N 1°58′E / 7.933°N 1.967°E