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