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Bétou, Republic of the Congo

Likouala · Republic of the Congo

Bétou is a small city in Likouala, Republic of the Congo with a population of 16,221. Elevation: 1,115 ft (340 m). Average temperature: 76°F (25°C).

16,221 Population 21,628/sq mi density
1,115 ft Elevation 340 meters
76°F Avg Temperature 25°C
66.7 in Annual Rain
Africa / Brazzaville Timezone

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About Bétou

Bétou

Bétou is a town in the far north of the Republic of the Congo, situated in the right bank of the Ubangi River in the Likouala Department. It is on the border with the Central African Republic, and is approximately 90 km (56 mi) from the border by road or 45 km (28 mi) by river.

People

Population16,221
Density21,628/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp76°F (25°C)
Rain66.7 in/yr
Sunny Days215/yr
Elevation1,115 ft (340 m)
Population16,221
Population Density21,628 / sq mi
Elevation1,115 ft (340 m)
Coordinates3.0550°, 18.5172°
TimezoneAfrica/Brazzaville
Country🇨🇬 Republic of the Congo
State / ProvinceLikouala
Average Temperature76°F (25°C)
January Average76°F (24°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Annual Precipitation66.7 inches (1,695 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Bétou

Bétou is a small city in Republic of the Congo (Likouala) with a population of 16,221. The city sits at an elevation of 1,115 feet (340 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 76°F (25°C). Temperatures range from 76°F in January to 75°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 66.7 inches. The timezone is Africa/Brazzaville.

Climate in Bétou

Bétou has an average annual temperature of 25.6°C (78°F). The hottest month is Feb (27.2°C), the coldest is Jul (24.9°C). Average annual precipitation is 2191 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 25.7°C / 78°F 18.9° / 32.8° 39.2
Feb 27.2°C / 81°F 19.7° / 34.9° 42.7
Mar 26.5°C / 80°F 21.6° / 33.8° 149.8
Apr 26.2°C / 79°F 21.9° / 32.3° 166.8
May 26°C / 79°F 21.7° / 31.7° 209.3
Jun 25.2°C / 77°F 21° / 30.6° 157.7
Jul 24.9°C / 77°F 20.4° / 30° 241.0
Aug 25°C / 77°F 20.3° / 29.8° 218.1
Sep 25°C / 77°F 20.7° / 29.7° 210.2
Oct 25°C / 77°F 21.2° / 29.4° 285.3
Nov 25.2°C / 77°F 20.6° / 29.7° 300.9
Dec 25.5°C / 78°F 19.1° / 31° 170.1
Bétou has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (25°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 215 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 66.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,115 feet.

Temperature

76°F Jan (24°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average76.3°F
41% above Republic of the Congo avg
January Average76°F (24°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days215 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,115 ft (340 m)
Area0.8 sq mi (1.9 km²)
Population Density21,628/sq mi
Coordinates3.0550°N, 18.5172°W
TimezoneAfrica/Brazzaville

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 66.7"
76% above Republic of the Congo avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 8.11"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.77"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

3 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.4. Most recent: M0.0 on Jan 26, 2014.

Jun 8, 1995 41 km WSW of Gemena, Democratic Republic of the Congo M4.4 102 km
Jun 8, 1995 55 km WSW of Gemena, Democratic Republic of the Congo M4.3 90 km
Jan 26, 2014 113 km NE of Impfondo, Republic of the Congo M4.2 98 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 76°F (24°C) 1.8 in Driest
February 77°F (25°C) 2.7 in
March 78°F (26°C) 5.1 in Warmest
April 78°F (25°C) 5.8 in
May 77°F (25°C) 6.4 in
June 76°F (24°C) 6.3 in
July 75°F (24°C) 6.3 in Coldest
August 76°F (24°C) 8.1 in Wettest
September 76°F (24°C) 7.9 in
October 76°F (24°C) 8.1 in
November 76°F (24°C) 5.9 in
December 76°F (24°C) 2.3 in

Bétou has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 75°F in July to 78°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 66.7 inches, with August being the wettest month (8.1") and January the driest (1.8").

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Schools in Bétou

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École primaire
École privée la colombe
École Marc MAYINGA
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Libraries in Bétou

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Centre de lecture les AS0.0

Farmers Markets in Bétou

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Grand Marche de Betou
Marché Ca Mètre

Restaurants in Bétou

2 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Mokelo
Restaurant Cathy

Airports Near Bétou

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Betou AirportBTBSmall Airport
Enyele AirportSmall Airport
Libenge AirportLIESmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Bétou

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Mosqute Tchadien

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Brazzaville

🇨🇬 About Republic of the Congo

Capital Brazzaville
Population 5,244,363
Area 342,000 km²
GDP (USD) $15,321,055,823
GDP per capita $2,478
HDI 0.649
Life expectancy 65.8 years
Internet users 38.4%
Urban population 63.7%
Currency XAF (Franc)
Languages French, Kikongo, Lingala
Calling code +242
TLD .cg
Driving side right

Public Holidays in Republic of the Congo

11 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day Jour de l'An
Apr 5 Easter Sunday Dimanche de Pâques
Apr 6 Easter Monday Lundi de Pâques
May 1 Labour Day Fête du Travail
May 14 Ascension Day Ascension
May 25 Whit Monday Lundi de Pentecôte
Jun 10 Reconciliation Day Fête de la Réconciliation
Aug 15 National Day Fête Nationale
Nov 1 All Saints' Day Toussaint
Nov 28 Republic Day Jour de la République
Dec 25 Christmas Day Noël

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Frequently Asked Questions About Bétou

What is the population of Bétou?

Bétou has a population of 16,221 residents and is located in Republic of the Congo. The population density is 21,628 people per square mile, spread across 0.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in Bétou?

Bétou has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (25°C). Winter temperatures average 76°F in January, while summers reach an average of 75°F in July. The area receives 215 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 66.7 inches.

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