Tanguiéta was the departmental seat of government during French colonial
rule. The headquarters of the Pendjari National Park are based in the town, and
the Hôpital Saint Jean de Dieu de Tanguiéta is a regionally recognized
hospital. The town has internet access available.
The main languages spoken in the town include French, Dendi, Waama, Nateni,
and Biali
