Abomey-Calavi, University of

The University of Abomey-Calavi (previously known as the University of Dahomey [1970–75] and the National University of Benin [1975–2001]), located in Cotonou, was founded in 1970. The university’s student body has been, along with workers, the main political force in the country since the early 1980s.…

The National University of Benin (1970) is also located in the city. Pop. (2002) 665,100; (2013 prelim.) 678,874.