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Shin Destination Guide
Delve into Shin in Benin
Shin in the region of Benin (general) is located in Benin - some 232 mi or ( 374 km ) North of Porto-Novo , the country's capital .
Local time in Shin is now 02:49 AM (Wednesday) . The local timezone is named " Africa/Porto-Novo " with a UTC offset of 1 hours. Depending on your mobility, these larger destinations might be interesting for you: Ilorin, Benin City, Sokodé, Lomé, and Yaneri. While being here, you might want to check out Ilorin . We discovered some clip posted online . Scroll down to see the most favourite one or select the video collection in the navigation. Are you curious about the possible sightseeing spots and facts in Shin ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
Videos
Getting Water in Africa
Here is a video of getting water in my village, Biro, in Benin during my Peace Corps service 2008-2010. There is no running water and electricity in my village, but I did (luckily!) live right next do ..
King of the Bariba
This is a video taken at the Gani Festival in Nikki, Benin- a yearly festival celebrating the Bariba people of Northern Benin and their famous horses. The King has arrived! ..
Riding a Motorcycle in Africa
In Benin, one of the best ways of getting around is on a "zemidjan"- a motorcycle taxi. 'Zemidjan' means "get-me-there-fast" in one of the local languages, Fon. I had a meeting with the Mayor of Nikki ..
African Child Talking
This is one of my favorite kids, Waliah, talking to me in French about her family. She is telling me the order of her brothers and sisters and their names in French and Bariba, the local language. Wal ..
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Interesting facts about this location
Pèrèrè
Pèrèrè is a town, arrondissement, and commune in the Borgou Department of eastern Benin. The commune covers an area of 2017 square kilometres (1253 square miles) and as of 2002 had a population of 42,891 people.
Located at 9.80 2.99 (Lat./Long.); Less than 5 km away
Suya, Benin
Suya is a town and arrondissement in the Borgou Department of Benin. It is an administrative division under the jurisdiction of the commune of Nikki. According to the population census conducted by the Institut National de la Statistique Benin on February 15, 2002, the arrondissement had a total population of 5353.
Located at 9.85 3.09 (Lat./Long.); Less than 9 km away
Kpané
Kpané is a town and arrondissement in the Borgou Department of Benin. It is an administrative division under the jurisdiction of the commune of Pèrèrè. According to the population census conducted by the Institut National de la Statistique Benin on February 15, 2002, the arrondissement had a total population of 2,067.
Located at 9.73 3.03 (Lat./Long.); Less than 11 km away
Biro, Benin
Biro is a town and arrondissement in the Borgou Department of Benin. It is an administrative division under the jurisdiction of the commune of Nikki. According to the population census conducted by the Institut National de la Statistique Benin on February 15, 2002, the arrondissement had a total population of 18,003.
Located at 9.90 2.93 (Lat./Long.); Less than 12 km away
Sontou
Sontou is a town and arrondissement in the Borgou Department of Benin. It is an administrative division under the jurisdiction of the commune of Pèrèrè. According to the population census conducted by the Institut National de la Statistique Benin on February 15, 2002, the arrondissement had a total population of 4,583.
Located at 9.72 2.85 (Lat./Long.); Less than 22 km away
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