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Aplahoué, Benin

Kouffo · Benin

Aplahoué is a small city in Kouffo, Benin with a population of 26,340. Elevation: 407 ft (124 m). Average temperature: 80°F (27°C).

Data updated June 2026

26,340 Population 45/sq mi density
407 ft Elevation 124 meters
80°F Avg Temperature 27°C
40.0 in Annual Rain
Africa / Porto-Novo Timezone

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About Aplahoué

Aplahoué is a town and arrondissement in Benin, and is the capital of the Kouffo Department. The commune covers an area of 572 square kilometres and as of 2013 had a population of 170,069 people.

People

Population26,340
Density45/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp80°F (27°C)
Rain40.0 in/yr
Sunny Days263/yr
Elevation407 ft (124 m)
Population26,340
Population Density45 / sq mi
Elevation407 ft (124 m)
Coordinates6.9333°, 1.6833°
TimezoneAfrica/Porto-Novo
Country🇧🇯 Benin
State / ProvinceKouffo
Average Temperature80°F (27°C)
January Average82°F (28°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Annual Precipitation40.0 inches (1,016 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Aplahoué

Aplahoué is a small city in Benin (Kouffo) with a population of 26,340. The city sits at an elevation of 407 feet (124 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 80°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 82°F in January to 77°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 40.0 inches. The timezone is Africa/Porto-Novo.

Climate in Aplahoué

Aplahoué has an average annual temperature of 26.6°C (80°F). The hottest month is Mar (28.4°C), the coldest is Aug (25.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 1308 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 26.7°C / 80°F 16.6° / 35.1° 14.4
Feb 28.3°C / 83°F 19° / 37.2° 18.8
Mar 28.4°C / 83°F 23.4° / 36.7° 83.5
Apr 27.8°C / 82°F 22.8° / 36° 113.6
May 27.3°C / 81°F 22.1° / 34.5° 153.7
Jun 26°C / 79°F 21.9° / 32.3° 192.7
Jul 25.3°C / 78°F 21.2° / 30.9° 156.7
Aug 25.2°C / 77°F 20.8° / 31.4° 109.1
Sep 25.5°C / 78°F 21.6° / 31.1° 221.5
Oct 25.9°C / 79°F 21.7° / 31.6° 194.1
Nov 26.4°C / 79°F 20.2° / 32.3° 41.5
Dec 26°C / 79°F 16.5° / 34° 8.6
Aplahoué has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 82°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 263 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 40.0 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 407 feet.

Temperature

82°F Jan (28°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average80.4°F
49% above Benin avg
January Average82°F (28°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days263 days/yr

Geography

Elevation407 ft (124 m)
Area582.7 sq mi (1,509.1 km²)
Population Density45/sq mi
Coordinates6.9333°N, 1.6833°W
TimezoneAfrica/Porto-Novo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 40.0"
5% above Benin avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 5.94"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.4.

Sep 11, 2009 13 km NNE of Abomey-Calavi, Benin M4.4 91 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1933 GOLD COAST Earthquake - - 120 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 82°F (28°C) 0.2 in Driest
February 84°F (29°C) 1.5 in Warmest
March 84°F (29°C) 3.4 in
April 83°F (28°C) 4.7 in
May 81°F (27°C) 5.8 in
June 79°F (26°C) 5.9 in Wettest
July 77°F (25°C) 4.1 in
August 77°F (25°C) 3.1 in Coldest
September 78°F (26°C) 5.2 in
October 79°F (26°C) 4.5 in
November 81°F (27°C) 1.0 in
December 81°F (27°C) 0.6 in

Aplahoué has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 77°F in August to 84°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 40.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.9") and January the driest (0.2").

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Schools in Aplahoué

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
EPP Bétoumey - - - -
CEG 2 AZOVE - - - -
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Radio Stations near Aplahoué

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
ORTB Radio Parakou music, news MP3 128 kbps

Farmers Markets in Aplahoué

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Marché
Marché d'Azovè
Marché de Djakotomey
Marché de Toviklin

Hotels in Aplahoué

4 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Hôtel Avamè Azovè
Hôtel des Princes
Hotel Destiny
Hôtel Immaculé Azovè

Restaurants in Aplahoué

1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Lapin Aplahoue

Stadiums & Teams in Aplahoué

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Airports Near Aplahoué

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Cotonou Cadjehoun International AirportCOOLarge Airport
Akpaka Airport-Small Airport
Bohicon/Cana Airport-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Aplahoué

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Kingdom Jehovah's Witness
Salle du Royaume des Témoins de Jéhovah

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Porto-Novo
Elevation
141 m (463 ft)
Area
572.0 km² (220.8 mi²)

🇧🇯 About Benin

Capital Porto-Novo
Population 11,485,048
Area 112,620 km²
GDP (USD) $19,673,291,004
GDP per capita $1,394
HDI 0.515
Life expectancy 60.8 years
Internet users 32.2%
Urban population 51.8%
Currency XOF (Franc)
Languages French
Calling code +229
TLD .bj
Driving side right

Public Holidays in Benin

14 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Jan 10 Traditional Day Traditional Day
Apr 5 Easter Sunday Easter Sunday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
May 1 Labour Day Labour Day
May 14 Ascension Day Ascension Day
May 25 Whit Monday Whit Monday
Aug 1 Independence Day Independence Day
Aug 15 Assumption Day Assumption Day
Oct 26 Armed Forces Day Armed Forces Day
Nov 1 All Saints' Day All Saints' Day
Nov 30 National Day National Day
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 26 St. Stephen's Day Boxing Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About Aplahoué

What is the population of Aplahoué?

Aplahoué has a population of 26,340 residents and is located in Benin. The population density is 45 people per square mile, spread across 582.7 square miles.

What is the weather like in Aplahoué?

Aplahoué has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 82°F in January, while summers reach an average of 77°F in July. The area receives 263 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 40.0 inches.

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