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Boukoumbé, Benin
Atakora · Benin
Boukoumbé is a small city in Atakora, Benin with a population of 22,386. Elevation: 755 ft (230 m). Average temperature: 82°F (28°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Boukoumbé
Boukoumbé, or colloquially Boukombé, is a commune of Atakora Department in northwestern Benin, on the border with Togo. It consists of 71 villages and urban districts organised into 7 arrondissements. The commune is ethnically and religiously diverse, with the indigenous Somba people known for their unique traditional dwellings and cultural celebrations.
People
Climate
| Population | 22,386 |
| Population Density | 56 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 755 ft (230 m) |
| Coordinates | 10.1771°, 1.1062° |
| Timezone | Africa/Porto-Novo |
| Country | 🇧🇯 Benin |
| State / Province | Atakora |
| Average Temperature | 82°F (28°C) |
| January Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 42.9 inches (1,089 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Boukoumbé
Boukoumbé is a small city in Benin (Atakora) with a population of 22,386. The city sits at an elevation of 755 feet (230 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 82°F (28°C). Temperatures range from 82°F in January to 79°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 42.9 inches. The timezone is Africa/Porto-Novo.
Climate in Boukoumbé
Boukoumbé has an average annual temperature of 27.5°C (82°F). The hottest month is Mar (31°C), the coldest is Aug (25.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 1248 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 82.2°F |
| 52% above Benin avg | |
| January Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 258 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 755 ft (230 m) |
| Area | 400.0 sq mi (1,036.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 56/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 10.1771°N, 1.1062°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Porto-Novo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 82°F (28°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| February | 85°F (30°C) | 0.2 in | |
| March | 88°F (31°C) | 0.9 in | Warmest |
| April | 87°F (31°C) | 2.4 in | |
| May | 84°F (29°C) | 4.1 in | |
| June | 81°F (27°C) | 5.4 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 7.7 in | |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 9.3 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 9.0 in | |
| October | 81°F (27°C) | 3.4 in | |
| November | 82°F (28°C) | 0.3 in | |
| December | 81°F (27°C) | 0.2 in |
Boukoumbé has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 78°F in August to 88°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 42.9 inches, with August being the wettest month (9.3") and January the driest (0.0").
Schools in Boukoumbé
30 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EPP Kouporgou | - | - | - | - |
| EPP Koussoucoingou | - | - | - | - |
| EPP | - | - | - | - |
| EPP | - | - | - | - |
| EPP | - | - | - | - |
| EPP Koumagou | - | - | - | - |
| EPP | - | - | - | - |
| Collège Saint Augustin | - | - | - | - |
| EPP | - | - | - | - |
| EPP | - | - | - | - |
| EPP | - | - | - | - |
| EPP Kounacogou | - | - | - | - |
| EPP | - | - | - | - |
| EPP | - | - | - | - |
| EPP Koutchagou A/B | - | - | - | - |
| École St. Augustin | - | - | - | - |
| EPP Koutchata A/B | - | - | - | - |
| EPP Koutchatahongou | - | - | - | - |
| EPP Koutokayagou | - | - | - | - |
| EPP Kountchougou | - | - | - | - |
| EPP Koussocoingou A/B | - | - | - | - |
| EPP Koukouagou | - | - | - | - |
| EPP Koucouangou | - | - | - | - |
| École Lumière de Boukombé | - | - | - | - |
| CEG Le Baobab de Boukombé | - | - | - | - |
| EPP Boukombé Centre B | - | - | - | - |
| EPP Boukombé Centre A | - | - | - | - |
| EPP Koussoucoingou A/B | - | - | - | - |
| EPP Koukoua | - | - | - | - |
| EPP | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Boukoumbé
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Boukoumbé
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Musée des Betammariba |
Libraries in Boukoumbé
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centre de lecture et des activités culturelles | 0.0 | |||||
| L'ONG les mille lucioles | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Boukoumbé
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ataloté | |||||
| Marché de Boukombé | |||||
| Marché de Kountori | |||||
| Marché de Kouporgou |
Hotels in Boukoumbé
4 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Boukoumbé
5 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Boukoumbé
2 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Boukoumbé
4 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Niamtougou International Airport | LRL | Large Airport |
| Djougou Airport | DJA | Small Airport |
| Natitingou Airport | NAE | Small Airport |
| Sansanné-Mango Airport | - | Small Airport |
UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Boukoumbé
1 UNESCO sites.
| Site | Category | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Koutammakou, the Land of the Batammariba | Cultural | 2004 |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Boukoumbé
3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Eglise catholique Sainte Anne | |
| Église evangelique | |
| Grande Mosquée |
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Public Holidays in Benin
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Get ReportFrequently Asked Questions About Boukoumbé
What is the population of Boukoumbé?
Boukoumbé has a population of 22,386 residents and is located in Benin. The population density is 56 people per square mile, spread across 400.0 square miles.
What is the weather like in Boukoumbé?
Boukoumbé has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 82°F (28°C). Winter temperatures average 82°F in January, while summers reach an average of 79°F in July. The area receives 258 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 42.9 inches.