Bohicon or Gbɔ̀xikɔn is a city in Benin, and a conurbation of Abomey lying 9 kilometres east on the railway line from Cotonou to Parakou, and on Benin's main highway RNIE 2 which joins the RNIE 4. The commune covers an area of 139 square kilometres and as of 2012 had a population of 149,271 people.
A specialty sold in the market is afitin, which is traditionally made by women in the region. It is a protein-rich fermented food widely used in West Africa as a seasoning.
Climate Bohicon has a rather dry tropical savanna climate (Köppen Aw) with a lengthy though moderate wet season from March to October and a short dry season from November to February. The wet season divides into two periods: a hotter first half from March to June and a cooler, foggy second half somewhat influenced by the northern extension of the Benguela Current.
Administration
Bohicon is one of the 77 official Communes of Benin. The city is located 9 kilometres from Abomey but the commune is divided into arrondissements:
Bohicon 1 Bohicon 2 Sdohomé Saclo Passangon Ouassaho Lissezoun Gnidjazoun Avogbana Agongointo
Notable landmarks
Lycée Technique de Bohicon (LYTEB) Collège Monseigneur Steinmetz Bohicon Railway Station Parc Archeologique d'Agongointo
Notable people
Nicéphore Dieu-Donné Soglo - former President of Benin Hubert Maga - Born in Parakou but studied in Bohicon. Abraham Zinzindohoue - former Benin Minister of Justice Ben La Desh - Musician from Rotterdam but born in Bohicon. Jonas Lekpa - Famous marabout living in Bohicon. Luc Atrokpo - Politician currently serving as mayor of Cotonou.
References
External links
Bohicon