Atacora Postal Codes, Benin

There is no official postal code or zip code for Atacora, as the country primarily uses a P.O. Box (French: Boîte Postale or BP) system for mail, not national codes. If an online form requires a mandatory code, 00000 (five zeros) can be used to complete the field. However, this is not an official code. For successful delivery to Benin, a valid P.O. Box (BP) number is essential. A sample P.O. Box address is: [Recipient Name], BP [XXXX], Atacora, Benin.

Municipalities in Atacora

Atacora on the Map

The map above highlights the geographic boundaries of the Atacora department in Benin. The postal codes listed on this page correspond to specific towns, villages, and post offices within this area.

What to Know About Atacora

Key Facts

Atacora is a department located in the northwestern region of Benin, bordering Togo to the west and Burkina Faso to the north. This administrative division covers approximately 20,499 square kilometers and has a population of around 772,000 people, making it one of Benin's larger departments both in area and population. The department is characterized by its diverse geography, ranging from the Atacora Mountain range in the northwest to savannah plains in the eastern areas, with the department serving as an important agricultural region known for cotton production, food crops, and livestock farming. Atacora is divided into 9 communes: Boukoumbé, Cobly, Kérou, Kouandé, Matéri, Natitingou, Pehonko, Tanguiéta, and Toucountouna, with Natitingou serving as the departmental capital and main urban center. The region is also notable for its cultural heritage, including the famous Tata Somba fortified houses and various traditional festivals that attract cultural tourism. For those seeking detailed postal code information and administrative data for Atacora's communes and their subdivisions, comprehensive resources are available to facilitate navigation and communication within this important northwestern department.

Neighboring Regions

* Alibori

* Borgou

* Donga