Yadikparou | |
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Village | |
  Yadikparou Location in Benin | |
| Coordinates: 11°16′23″N02°27′17″E / 11.27306°N 2.45472°E Coordinates: 11°16′23″N02°27′17″E / 11.27306°N 2.45472°E | |
| Country |  Benin |
| Department | Alibori Department |
| Commune | Banikoara |
| Arrondissement | Banikoara |
| Population | |
| • Total | 5,583 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (WAT) |
Yadikparou is a village in the commune of Banikoara in the Alibori Department of northern Benin. [2]
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Capital: Banikoara | |
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