Tanguiéta is a town,

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and commune located in the Atakora Department of

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.The commune covers an area of 5465 square kilometres and as of 2013 had a population of 74,675 people. As of 2007 the town had an estimated population of 21,290. It lies on the RNIE 3 highway which connects it to Natitingou. Tanguiéta was the departmental seat of government during French colonial rule. The headquarters of the

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are based in the town, and the Hôpital Saint Jean de Dieu de Tanguiéta is a regionally recognized hospital. The town has internet access available. The main languages spoken in the town include French, Dendi, Waama, Nateni, and Biali.

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Communes of Benin Populated places in the Atakora Department Arrondissements of Benin {{AtakoraDepartment-geo-stub

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