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The name "Cotonou" means "by the river of death" in the Fon language. [5] At the beginning of the 19th century, Cotonou (then spelled "Kutonou") was a small fishing village, and is thought to have been formally founded by King Ghezo of Dahomey in 1830. [5] It grew as a centre for the slave trade, and later palm oil and cotton. [5]
The Dantokpa Market, or simply Tokpa (Fon: Dantɔkpa), [1] is the largest open-air market in West Africa, [2] [3] located in Cotonou, Benin.It is one of the most important retailing areas in Benin, covering over 20 hectares.
Cotonou Lighthouse is a lighthouse in Cotonou, Benin. [1] [2] It was established in 1910. A second skeletal tower was built in 1928, and that light was moved to the ...
Dantokpa Market: This market, located in Cotonou, is the largest open-air market in West Africa. [2] [3] Malanville Grain Market: This market functions twice a week and is located on the bank of the River Niger, in the northeast of Benin and shares the border with Niger Republic and northwest Nigeria, Kebbi State. A bridge spans the Niger River ...
The BCEAO Tower (abbreviated from Le Banque Centrale des Etates de L'Afrique de L'Ouest) is a high-rise office building in Cotonou, Benin.Inaugurated in 1994, the building stands at 64 m (210 ft) tall with 16 floors and is the current tallest building in Benin.
The cathedral of Notre Dame de Miséricorde, commonly known as Cotonou Cathedral, is a Catholic cathedral located near the Ancien Pont bridge in Cotonou, Benin. It is renowned for its distinctive burgundy and white striped tiled architecture. [2] The cathedral's tower is situated at the rear-left side of the main building.
Cotonou is a city of Benin. Subcategories. This category has the following 4 subcategories, out of 4 total. B. Buildings and structures in Cotonou (10 P) C ...
Stade de l'Amitie or Friendship Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium in Cotonou, Benin. It is currently used for football matches and also has facilities for athletics. [1] The stadium has a capacity of 35,000 people. The stadium is home to Benin's national football team.