Kalalé
Kalalé is a town, arrondissement, and commune in the Borgou Department of eastern Benin. The commune covers an area of and as of 2013 had a population of 168,882 people.
Geography
Kalalé is located in the Borgou Department in eastern Benin, near the border with Nigeria. The area is characterised by wooded savanna and agro-pastoral landscapes, suitable for cotton and cereal cultivation.
Administrative divisions
The commune is subdivided into several arrondissements and multiple villages and quarters; official listings are available in ANCB and INSAE documentation.
Population
Population figures appear in national statistics publications. For precise village-by-village totals consult the INSAE tables; some government and monographic pages report the commune population around 168,882 for 2013.
History
Local and departmental monographs document Kalalé’s settlement history, its role in regional agriculture and trade, and its administrative evolution since decentralisation reforms.
Economy
Kalalé is an agricultural and cotton-producing commune; main activities include cotton, cereals, market gardening and livestock. Regional development reports highlight cotton production as a significant local sector.
Infrastructure and services
Transport
Road access connects Kalalé to Parakou, Nikki and border crossings; road quality varies and seasonal rains may limit accessibility.
Water supply relies on boreholes and wells; electrification is present in the urban centre with ongoing rural electrification efforts.
Education and health
Kalalé hosts primary and secondary schools and health centres; departmental plans address improvements in service coverage.
Governance
The commune is administered by an elected municipal council and a mayor. Local press and government pages report election results and mayoral appointments; The current mayor name is Tidjani Bani Chabi.
Culture and heritage
Departmental monographs list local cultural sites, festivals and traditions that contribute to Kalalé’s heritage.