Kétou Postal Codes, Plateau Benin

There is no official postal code or zip code for Kétou, 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], Kétou, Plateau, Benin.

Kétou on the Map

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

What to Know About Kétou

Key Facts

Kétou is a commune and city located in the Plateau Department of southern Benin, serving as an important administrative and cultural center within the region. Situated approximately 110 kilometers north of Cotonou, Benin's economic capital, Kétou occupies a strategic position in the central part of the Plateau Department, characterized by its elevated terrain that gives the department its name. The city covers an area of roughly 432 square kilometers and has a population of approximately 150,000 people, making it one of the more significant urban centers in the department. Kétou is historically significant as the capital of the former Kétou Kingdom, one of the major Yoruba kingdoms that flourished in the region, and it maintains strong cultural ties to Yoruba traditions and heritage. The commune is divided into several arrondissements and villages, including Kétou Centre, Adakplamè, and Idigny, each contributing to the administrative structure of the area. As you explore Kétou and its surroundings, you can access detailed postal code information for its various sub-regions to facilitate navigation and communication within this historically rich part of Benin.

Neighboring Regions

* Pobè

* Sakété

* Adja-Ouèrè

* Ifangni