Borgou is one of the twelve departments of Benin. Borgou borders the country of Nigeria and the departments of Alibori, Atakora, Collines and Donga. The capital of Borgou is Parakou.
Borgu is ethnically 38% Bariba, 29% Fulani, 9% Dendi, 8% Yoruba, 7% Fon, who are mostly transplanted migrants from the South. Other national communities make up the rest of the population.