Tankaro | |
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  Tankaro Location in Benin | |
| Coordinates: 9°23′N2°30′E / 9.383°N 2.500°E Coordinates: 9°23′N2°30′E / 9.383°N 2.500°E | |
| Country |  Benin |
| Department | Borgou Department |
| Commune | Parakou |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (WAT) |
Tankaro is a village in the commune of Parakou in the Borgou Department of central-eastern Benin. It is located west of Parakou city centre.
Capital: Parakou | |
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