Castles & Forts in Benin map & data
There are 10 castles and forts mapped in Benin, spread over 4 regions. The most are in Oueme (4), Zou (3) and Borgou (2) - Oueme alone holds 40% of them. 100% of them carry a name, and many add an address, phone number, website or opening hours. Well-known examples include Bariba, Palais royal de Djougou and Le palais du Roi Houégbadja.
Castles & Forts by region
| Region | Locations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Oueme | 4 | 40% |
| Zou | 3 | 30% |
| Borgou | 2 | 20% |
| Donga | 1 | 10% |
Notable castles and forts in Benin
- BaribaBorgou · castle
- Palais royal de DjougouDonga · castle
- Le palais du Roi HouégbadjaAGBODJANAGAN · Zou · castle
- Arrondissement de HONVIÉOueme · fort
- peulhBorgou · castle
- Palais du roi AkabaZou · castle
- Centre d'aide au personnes HandicapésOueme · fort
- Palais royaux d'AbomeyZou · castle
- Maison royaleOueme · castle
- Palais Royal D'adjarraOueme · castle
What's in this layer
Every castle in the layer comes with its name, category, brand and operator, street address, city, postcode, phone, website, opening hours, the region it is in, latitude and longitude (each where known). Castles, palaces and forts.
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Frequently asked questions
How many castles and forts are there in Benin?
This layer holds 10 castles and forts in Benin, the most of them in Oueme. The data is refreshed every 6 months; this release is from November 2026.
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What information comes with each castle?
The name, category, brand and operator, street address, city, postcode, phone, website, opening hours, the region it is in, latitude and longitude (each where known).
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