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''' Za-Kpota ''' or '''Zakpota''' is a town, [[Arrondissements of Benin|arrondissement]], and [[Communes of Benin|commune]] in the [[Zou Department]] of south-western [[Benin]]. It is located 153 kilometres north of [[Cotonou]] and 33 kilometres east of [[Abomey]] ([[Bohicon]] is even closer).
''' Za-Kpota ''' or '''Zakpota''' (both pronounced {{IPA|fr|za.kpɔ.ta|}}) is a town, [[Arrondissements of Benin|arrondissement]], and [[Communes of Benin|commune]] in the [[Zou Department]] of south-western [[Benin]]. It is located 153 kilometres north of [[Cotonou]] and 33 kilometres east of [[Abomey]] ([[Bohicon]] is even closer).


==History==
==History==
Za-Kpota dates back to 1645, when [[Fon people|Fon]] settlers from [[Abomey]] and [[Bohicon]] settled there in order to develop farming and hunting. The first settlement was Adikogon. The name is derived from settlers who remarked "Za kpo O ta bo not Finin" which roughly means: "Sweep the rise and reside there."<ref name="Commune">{{cite web|url=http://www.zakpota.communedubenin.org/|title=Zakpota|publisher=www.zakpota.communedubenin.org|accessdate=January 5, 2009}}</ref>
Za-Kpota dates back to 1645, when [[Fon people|Fon]] settlers from [[Abomey]] and [[Bohicon]] settled there in order to develop farming and hunting. The first settlement was Adikogon. The name is derived from settlers who remarked "Za kpo O ta bo not Finin" which roughly means: "Sweep the rise and reside there."<ref name="Commune">{{cite web|url=http://www.zakpota.communedubenin.org/|title=Zakpota|publisher=www.zakpota.communedubenin.org|access-date=January 5, 2009}}</ref>


Za-Kpota covers an area of 600 square kilometres and had 87,076 inhabitants with a Density of 212.9 inhabitants per km in 2002.<ref name="Commune"/>The commune contains some 56 villages, mostly engaged in subsistence farming.<ref name="Irin">{{cite web|url=http://www.irinnews.org/Report.aspx?ReportId=53193|title=BENIN: When a community is dirt poor everyone finds child trafficking acceptable|publisher=IRIN, [[UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs]]|date=February 28, 2005|accessdate=January 5, 2009}}</ref> Originally populated by Fons, the town now houses some [[Mahi]]s, [[Yoruba people|Yoruba]] and [[Dendi people|Dendi]].<ref name="Commune"/>
Za-Kpota covers an area of 600 square kilometres and had 132,818 inhabitants with a Density of 570 inhabitants per km in 2002.<ref name="Commune"/> The commune contains some 56 villages, mostly engaged in subsistence farming.<ref name="Irin">{{cite web|url=http://www.irinnews.org/Report.aspx?ReportId=53193|title=BENIN: When a community is dirt poor everyone finds child trafficking acceptable|publisher=IRIN, [[UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs]]|date=February 28, 2005|access-date=January 5, 2009}}</ref> Originally populated by Fons, the town now houses some [[Mahi people|Mahis]], [[Yoruba people|Yoruba]] and [[Dendi people|Dendi]].<ref name="Commune"/>


==Economy==
==Economy==
Economic activities that occupy people include agriculture (85%), trade (8%), crafts (5%) and other services (2%).<ref name="Commune"/>However, the commune is living in [[poverty]].
Economic activities that occupy people include agriculture (85%), trade (8%), crafts (5%) and other services (2%).<ref name="Commune"/> However, the commune is living in [[poverty]].


Zakpota has a school with around 250 pupils, 80% of which are boys.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.unicef.org/infobycountry/benin_35280.html|title=Donation from the Netherlands supports girls’ education campaign in Benin|publisher=[[UNICEF]]|accessdate=January 5, 2009}}</ref>Donations from the [[Netherlands]] have been geared towards improving female education in the commune.
Zakpota has a school with around 250 pupils, 80% of which are boys.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.unicef.org/infobycountry/benin_35280.html|title=Donation from the Netherlands supports girls’ education campaign in Benin|publisher=[[UNICEF]]|access-date=January 5, 2009}}</ref> Donations from the [[Netherlands]] have been geared towards improving [[female education]] in the commune.


Za-Kpota was struck hard by the [[2008 Benin floods]] in July 2008, tearing down mud and straw homes and infrastructure and polluting rivers.
Za-Kpota was struck hard by the [[2008 Benin floods]] in July 2008, tearing down mud and straw homes and infrastructure and polluting rivers.
<ref name="IRIN">{{cite web|url=http://www.irinnews.org/Report.aspx?ReportId=80153|title=BENIN: Half million potential flood victims : WHO|publisher=IRIN, [[UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs]]|accessdate=January 5, 2010}}</ref>.
.<ref name="IRIN">{{cite web|url=http://www.irinnews.org/Report.aspx?ReportId=80153|title=BENIN: Half million potential flood victims : WHO|publisher=IRIN, [[UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs]]|access-date=January 5, 2010}}</ref>


==Child trafficking==
==Child trafficking==
In December 2003, Za-Kpota was the centre of a serious [[child trafficking]] scandal.<ref name="Irin"/> It erupted after rival traffickers gave the [[Nigerian police]] pictures of children from Za-Kpota working arduously in quarries and farms in Nigeria, authorised by their parents due to extreme poverty.<ref name="Irin"/> The police located 261 boys, aged 6-16 in [[Abeokuta]] in [[Ogun State]] and sent them back to Benin on trucks.<ref name="Irin"/> Seven traffickers were arrested and incarcerated.<ref name="Irin"/> The boys at the centre of the Za-Kpota Nigerian trafficking scandal were believed to represent only a small percentage of the total number of some 50,000 Beninese children which are believed to be a victim of cross-border child trafficking.<ref name="Irin"/> In cooperation with the [[United Nations Children's Fund]] (UNICEF), the government has set up village committees to stop child trafficking.<ref name="Irin"/>
In December 2003, Za-Kpota was the centre of a serious [[child trafficking]] scandal.<ref name="Irin"/> It erupted after rival traffickers gave the [[Nigerian police]] pictures of children from Za-Kpota working arduously in quarries and farms in Nigeria, authorised by their parents due to extreme poverty.<ref name="Irin"/> The police located 261 boys, aged 6–16 in [[Abeokuta]] in [[Ogun State]] and sent them back to Benin on trucks.<ref name="Irin"/> Seven traffickers were arrested and incarcerated.<ref name="Irin"/> The boys at the centre of the Za-Kpota Nigerian trafficking scandal were believed to represent only a small percentage of the total number of some 50,000 Beninese children which are believed to be a victim of cross-border child trafficking.<ref name="Irin"/> In cooperation with the [[United Nations Children's Fund]] (UNICEF), the government has set up village committees to stop child trafficking.<ref name="Irin"/>


==References==
==References==
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Latest revision as of 16:34, 25 August 2024

Za-Kpota
Commune and city
Za-Kpota is located in Benin
Za-Kpota
Za-Kpota
Location in Benin
Coordinates: 7°13′49″N 2°12′55″E / 7.23028°N 2.21528°E / 7.23028; 2.21528
Country Benin
DepartmentZou Department
Area
 • Total
200 sq mi (600 km2)
Population
 (2013)
 • Total
132,818
 • Density570/sq mi (220/km2)
Time zoneUTC+1 (WAT)

Za-Kpota or Zakpota (both pronounced [za.kpɔ.ta]) is a town, arrondissement, and commune in the Zou Department of south-western Benin. It is located 153 kilometres north of Cotonou and 33 kilometres east of Abomey (Bohicon is even closer).

History

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Za-Kpota dates back to 1645, when Fon settlers from Abomey and Bohicon settled there in order to develop farming and hunting. The first settlement was Adikogon. The name is derived from settlers who remarked "Za kpo O ta bo not Finin" which roughly means: "Sweep the rise and reside there."[1]

Za-Kpota covers an area of 600 square kilometres and had 132,818 inhabitants with a Density of 570 inhabitants per km in 2002.[1] The commune contains some 56 villages, mostly engaged in subsistence farming.[2] Originally populated by Fons, the town now houses some Mahis, Yoruba and Dendi.[1]

Economy

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Economic activities that occupy people include agriculture (85%), trade (8%), crafts (5%) and other services (2%).[1] However, the commune is living in poverty.

Zakpota has a school with around 250 pupils, 80% of which are boys.[3] Donations from the Netherlands have been geared towards improving female education in the commune.

Za-Kpota was struck hard by the 2008 Benin floods in July 2008, tearing down mud and straw homes and infrastructure and polluting rivers. .[4]

Child trafficking

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In December 2003, Za-Kpota was the centre of a serious child trafficking scandal.[2] It erupted after rival traffickers gave the Nigerian police pictures of children from Za-Kpota working arduously in quarries and farms in Nigeria, authorised by their parents due to extreme poverty.[2] The police located 261 boys, aged 6–16 in Abeokuta in Ogun State and sent them back to Benin on trucks.[2] Seven traffickers were arrested and incarcerated.[2] The boys at the centre of the Za-Kpota Nigerian trafficking scandal were believed to represent only a small percentage of the total number of some 50,000 Beninese children which are believed to be a victim of cross-border child trafficking.[2] In cooperation with the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF), the government has set up village committees to stop child trafficking.[2]

References

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  1. ^ a b c d "Zakpota". www.zakpota.communedubenin.org. Retrieved January 5, 2009.
  2. ^ a b c d e f g "BENIN: When a community is dirt poor everyone finds child trafficking acceptable". IRIN, UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs. February 28, 2005. Retrieved January 5, 2009.
  3. ^ "Donation from the Netherlands supports girls' education campaign in Benin". UNICEF. Retrieved January 5, 2009.
  4. ^ "BENIN: Half million potential flood victims : WHO". IRIN, UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs. Retrieved January 5, 2010.
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