Zou Postal Codes: No Official Code
According to the Universal Postal Union (UPU), there is no official Postal Codes (Codes postaux) for Zou, as Benin does not use a national system. Use N/A or 00000 to complete shipping forms for Zou, .
Municipalities in Zou
Sample Address Format for Zou
[Sender Street Address]
[City, ZIP]
[Country]
Street Address / PO Box
Zou, 00000
BENIN
Zou on the Map
The map above highlights the geographic boundaries of the Zou department in Benin.
Zou Quick Facts
| Country | Benin (BJ) |
|---|---|
| Administrative Path | Benin |
| Postal Code | |
| ISO Codes | BJ / BEN / 204 |
| Top-level domain (ccTLD) | .bj |
| Coordinates | 7.283434, 2.12276 |
| Municipalities | 9 |
What to Know About Zou
Key Facts
Zou is a department located in the central-southern region of Benin, positioned between the Ouémé River to the east and the Couffo River to the west. As one of Benin's twelve departments, Zou serves as an important administrative and economic hub in the country's interior. The department covers approximately 5,243 square kilometers and has a population of around 1.5 million people, making it one of Benin's more densely populated regions. Zou is divided into nine communes: Abomey, Agbangnizoun, Bohicon, Cové, Djidja, Ouinhi, Za-Kpota, Zangnanado, and Zogbodomey, with Bohicon serving as the departmental capital. The region is historically significant as the heartland of the former Kingdom of Dahomey, with Abomey containing UNESCO World Heritage sites that preserve this rich cultural legacy. Zou's economy is predominantly agricultural, with significant production of cotton, maize, yams, and palm products, while also benefiting from growing tourism centered around its historical attractions. The department's central location makes it a transportation crossroads connecting coastal regions with northern Benin. For detailed postal code information and administrative services across Zou's nine communes, comprehensive resources are available to assist residents and businesses throughout the department.
Neighboring Regions
- Collines
- Plateau
- Ouémé
- Atlantique
- Couffo
- Borgou