Atacora Postal Codes: No Official Code
According to the Universal Postal Union (UPU), there is no official Postal Codes (Codes postaux) for Atacora, as Benin does not use a national system. Use N/A or 00000 to complete shipping forms for Atacora, .
Municipalities in Atacora
Sample Address Format for Atacora
[Sender Street Address]
[City, ZIP]
[Country]
Street Address / PO Box
Atacora, 00000
BENIN
Atacora on the Map
The map above highlights the geographic boundaries of the Atacora department in Benin.
Atacora Quick Facts
| Country | Benin (BJ) |
|---|---|
| Administrative Path | Benin |
| Postal Code | |
| ISO Codes | BJ / BEN / 204 |
| Top-level domain (ccTLD) | .bj |
| Coordinates | 10.716052, 1.533153 |
| Municipalities | 9 |
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