Benin is divided into 12 departments (French: départements), and subdivided into 77 communes (see Communes of Benin). In 1999, the previous six departments were each split into two halves, forming the current 12. The new six departments have not been assigned a capital yet.

1. Alibori*
2. Atakora
3. Atlantique
4. Borgou
5. Collines*
6. Donga*
7. Kouffo*
8. Littoral*
9. Mono
10. Ouémé
11. Plateau*
12. Zou

See also: BJ, the ISO codes for the departments of Benin.

References

• Statoids.com on Benin
• http://www.ambassade-benin.org/article20.html (French)

Lists of subnational entities | Departments of Benin

Departamentos de Benín | Département du Bénin | ベナンの地方行政区分 | Departementen van Benin | Subdivisões do Benim | Benins departement