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| Cotonou Central Mosque | |
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| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Sunni Islam |
| Location | |
| Location | Cotonou, Benin |
  Benin | |
| Geographic coordinates | 6°21′43″N2°23′52″E / 6.361846°N 2.397802°E Coordinates: 6°21′43″N2°23′52″E / 6.361846°N 2.397802°E |
| Architecture | |
| Type | Mosque |
The Cotonou Central Mosque is a mosque in Cotonou, Benin. It is the most important building for the country's Muslims.
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The following is a timeline of the history of the city of Cotonou, Benin.