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Bétérou, Benin

Borgou · Benin

Bétérou is a small city in Borgou, Benin with a population of 13,108. Elevation: 850 ft (259 m). Average temperature: 80°F (27°C).

Data updated June 2026

13,108 Population 4/sq mi density
850 ft Elevation 259 meters
80°F Avg Temperature 27°C
42.3 in Annual Rain
Africa / Porto-Novo Timezone

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About Bétérou

Bétérou



Bétérou is a town and arrondissement located in the Borgou Department of central Benin. As of 2009 it had an estimated population of 15,236.

People

Population13,108
Density4/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp80°F (27°C)
Rain42.3 in/yr
Sunny Days259/yr
Elevation850 ft (259 m)
Population13,108
Population Density4 / sq mi
Elevation850 ft (259 m)
Coordinates9.1992°, 2.2586°
TimezoneAfrica/Porto-Novo
Country🇧🇯 Benin
State / ProvinceBorgou
Average Temperature80°F (27°C)
January Average80°F (27°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Annual Precipitation42.3 inches (1,074 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Bétérou

Bétérou is a small city in Benin (Borgou) with a population of 13,108. The city sits at an elevation of 850 feet (259 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 80°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 80°F in January to 77°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 42.3 inches. The timezone is Africa/Porto-Novo.

Climate in Bétérou

Bétérou has an average annual temperature of 26.1°C (79°F). The hottest month is Mar (28.7°C), the coldest is Dec (24.3°C). Average annual precipitation is 1297 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 25°C / 77°F 13.9° / 35.8° 8.7
Feb 27.2°C / 81°F 16.1° / 38.3° 2.6
Mar 28.7°C / 84°F 21.2° / 39.6° 41.7
Apr 28.2°C / 83°F 21.9° / 38.2° 77.9
May 27.5°C / 81°F 21.7° / 35.6° 119.6
Jun 25.9°C / 79°F 21.2° / 32.5° 190.9
Jul 25.2°C / 77°F 20.9° / 31° 204.2
Aug 24.7°C / 77°F 20.4° / 31° 215.0
Sep 25°C / 77°F 20.7° / 30.7° 241.7
Oct 25.5°C / 78°F 19.9° / 32.2° 177.1
Nov 25.4°C / 78°F 17° / 33.3° 15.3
Dec 24.3°C / 76°F 14.1° / 34.6° 1.9
Bétérou has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 80°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 259 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 42.3 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 850 feet.

Temperature

80°F Jan (27°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average80.3°F
49% above Benin avg
January Average80°F (27°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days259 days/yr

Geography

Elevation850 ft (259 m)
Area3,378.0 sq mi (8,748.9 km²)
Population Density4/sq mi
Coordinates9.1992°N, 2.2586°W
TimezoneAfrica/Porto-Novo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 42.3"
11% above Benin avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 8.43"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.04"

Air Quality

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 80°F (27°C) 0.1 in
February 84°F (29°C) 0.3 in
March 85°F (30°C) 1.5 in Warmest
April 84°F (29°C) 2.8 in
May 82°F (28°C) 5.0 in
June 79°F (26°C) 5.5 in
July 77°F (25°C) 7.6 in
August 76°F (25°C) 8.4 in Coldest, Wettest
September 77°F (25°C) 7.5 in
October 79°F (26°C) 3.2 in
November 80°F (27°C) 0.2 in
December 79°F (26°C) 0.0 in Driest

Bétérou has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 76°F in August to 85°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 42.3 inches, with August being the wettest month (8.4") and December the driest (0.0").

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Colleges & Universities in Bétérou

Institution Type Founded Website
Collège d'enseignement secondaire Kpéssou College - ,

Schools in Bétérou

9 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École primaire publique de Wari-Maro - - - -
École primaire publique de Samba - - - -
École primaire publique d'Oubérou - - - -
École primaire publique d'Angaradébou - - - -
École primaire publique de Sinahou - - - -
École primaire publique de Kika - - - -
École primaire publique de Kpéssou-Samali - - - -
École primaire publique de Banigri - - - -
École primaire publique de Kpassatona - - - -
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Radio Stations near Bétérou

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
ORTB Radio Bénin news MP3 192 kbps

Farmers Markets in Bétérou

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Marché de Kaki-Koka
Marché de Wari-Maro

Airports Near Bétérou

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Tourou International Airport-Large Airport
Djougou AirportDJASmall Airport
Parakou AirportPKOSmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Porto-Novo

🇧🇯 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 Bétérou

What is the population of Bétérou?

Bétérou has a population of 13,108 residents and is located in Benin. The population density is 4 people per square mile, spread across 3,378.0 square miles.

What is the weather like in Bétérou?

Bétérou has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 80°F in January, while summers reach an average of 77°F in July. The area receives 259 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 42.3 inches.

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