Covè Postal Codes, Zou Benin

There is no official postal code or zip code for Covè, 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], Covè, Zou, Benin.

Covè on the Map

The map above highlights the geographic boundaries of the Covè 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 Covè

Key Facts

Covè is a commune located in the Zou Department of Benin, serving as an important administrative and economic center within this central region of the country. Situated approximately 150 kilometers north of Cotonou, Benin's largest city and economic hub, Covè occupies a strategic position in the heart of the Zou Department, which is one of Benin's twelve departments. The commune covers an area of approximately 525 square kilometers and has a population of around 85,000 people according to recent estimates, making it one of the more populated communes within the department. Covè is administratively divided into several arrondissements, including Covè-Centre, Dèdèmé, Gounli, Houin, and Lainta, each with its own local governance structure. The region features a typical Sudano-Guinean climate with distinct wet and dry seasons, supporting agricultural activities that form the backbone of the local economy, particularly the cultivation of maize, yams, cassava, and cotton. As an important commune in central Benin, Covè serves as a vital link for accessing postal code information and administrative services for its constituent arrondissements and surrounding areas.

Neighboring Regions

* Zagnanado

* Ouinhi

* Djidja

* Zakpota