Tchaourou

Tchaourou (Saworo in Yoruba etymology, meaning rattle) is a commune, arrondissement, and city located in the Borgou Department of Benin, a country in Western Africa, formerly known as Dahomey (until 1975). It is the birthplace of former Beninese president Yayi Boni. It is 50 km south of Parakou.

Overview
The commune covers an area of 7256 km2 and as of 2013 had a population of 221,108 people., while the Tchaourou city proper has a population of 106,852 people, making it the 10th largest settlement in Benin.

Demographics
The main languages of Tchaourou are Bariba, Fula (Fulfulde; Peul), Yoruba, Otamari and Yom Lokpa.

Administration
The commune is divided administratively into 7 arrondissements, in 5 quarters and 31 villages.