Lake Nokoué, Cotonou

Name: Lake Nokoué
Address: Cotonou, Benin

#4 among attractions in Cotonou

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Lake Nokoué is a lake in the southern part of Benin. It is 20 km wide and 11 km long and covers an area of 4,900 ha. The lake is partly fed by the Ouémé River and the Sô River, both of which deposit sediments from throughout the region in the lake. ()

Local name: Lac Nokoué Length: 12.43 miWidth: 6.84 miElevation: 0 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 6°26'18"N, 2°26'49"E

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Lake Nokoué – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Dantokpa Market, Stade de l'Amitié, Ancien Pont, Cotonou Central Mosque.

4.7 miS
Market, Shopping
Dantokpa Market, Cotonou
119 min walk • Nestled in the bustling heart of Cotonou, the economic capital of Benin, the Dantokpa Market stands as a vibrant microcosm of West African commerce and culture. This sprawling marketplace is not just a shopping destination but an immersive experience for any traveler...
5.9 miSW
Arenas and stadiums, Sport venue, Sport
Stade de l'Amitié, Cotonou
150 min walk • Stade de l'Amitie or Friendship Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium in Cotonou, Benin. It is currently used for football matches and also has facilities for athletics. The stadium has a capacity of 20,000 people.
5.5 miS
Bridge
Ancien Pont, Cotonou
141 min walk • The Ancien Pont is a bridge in Cotonou, Benin. The bridge crosses the Lagune de Cotonou which separates the two sides of the city. It was built in 1928 and renovated in 1981.
6.3 miSW
Mosque
Cotonou Central Mosque, Cotonou
160 min walk • The Cotonou Central Mosque is a mosque in Cotonou, Littoral, Benin. It is the most important building for the country's Muslims.
5 miS
Neighbourhood
10th arrondissement of the Littoral Department, Cotonou
128 min walk • 10th arrondissement is an arrondissement in the Littoral department of Benin. It is an administrative division under the jurisdiction of the commune of Cotonou.
4.9 miS
Neighbourhood
2nd arrondissement of the Littoral Department, Cotonou
125 min walk • 2nd arrondissement is an arrondissement in the Littoral department of Benin. It is an administrative division under the jurisdiction of the commune of Cotonou.
4.9 miS
Neighbourhood
13th arrondissement of the Littoral Department, Cotonou
125 min walk • 13th arrondissement is an arrondissement in the Littoral department of Benin. It is an administrative division under the jurisdiction of the commune of Cotonou.
4.9 miS
Neighbourhood
7th arrondissement of the Littoral Department, Cotonou
125 min walk • 7th arrondissement is an arrondissement in the Littoral department of Benin. It is an administrative division under the jurisdiction of the commune of Cotonou.
4.9 miS
Neighbourhood
5th arrondissement of the Littoral Department, Cotonou
125 min walk • 5th arrondissement is an arrondissement in the Littoral department of Benin. It is an administrative division under the jurisdiction of the commune of Cotonou.
4.9 miS
Neighbourhood
8th arrondissement of the Littoral Department, Cotonou
125 min walk • 8th arrondissement is an arrondissement in the Littoral department of Benin. It is an administrative division under the jurisdiction of the commune of Cotonou.
4.9 miS
Neighbourhood
1st arrondissement of the Littoral Department, Cotonou
125 min walk • 1st arrondissement is an arrondissement in the Littoral department of Benin. It is an administrative division under the jurisdiction of the commune of Cotonou.