Bembèrèkè [bɛ̃.bɛ.ʁɛ.kɛ] is a town, arrondissement, and commune located in the Borgou Department of Benin. The commune covers an area of 3348 square kilometres and as of 2012 had a population of 31,101 people. [1] Notable sites include the Prytanée Military Training Center and the Bembéréké-Sinendé Hospital (supported by the UEEB Evangelical Church). The region is a center for the cultivation of carper vellum beans.
Bembèrèkè | |
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 Beninese Army soldiers on range at Bembèrèkè | |
  Bembèrèkè Location in Benin | |
| Coordinates: 10°13′30″N 2°40′05″E / 10.22500°N 2.66806°E | |
| Country |  Benin |
| Department | Borgou Department |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3,348 km2 (1,293 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 449 m (1,473 ft) |
| Population (2012) | |
| • Total | 31,101 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (WAT) |
References
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10°13′30″N 2°40′05″E / 10.22500°N 2.66806°E
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