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Cové, Benin

Zou · Benin

Cové is a mid-size city in Zou, Benin with a population of 43,554. Elevation: 384 ft (117 m). Average temperature: 82°F (28°C).

43,554 Population 119/sq mi density
384 ft Elevation 117 meters
82°F Avg Temperature 28°C
41.7 in Annual Rain
Africa / Porto-Novo Timezone

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About Cové

Cové

Covè is a city in the Zou Department of Benin. The commune covers an area of 525 square kilometres and as of 2012 had a population of 51,247 people.

People

Population43,554
Density119/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp82°F (28°C)
Rain41.7 in/yr
Sunny Days260/yr
Elevation384 ft (117 m)
Population43,554
Population Density119 / sq mi
Elevation384 ft (117 m)
Coordinates7.2210°, 2.3402°
TimezoneAfrica/Porto-Novo
Country🇧🇯 Benin
State / ProvinceZou
Average Temperature82°F (28°C)
January Average83°F (28°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation41.7 inches (1,059 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Cové

Cové is a mid-size city in Benin (Zou) with a population of 43,554. The city sits at an elevation of 384 feet (117 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 82°F (28°C). Temperatures range from 83°F in January to 78°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 41.7 inches. The timezone is Africa/Porto-Novo.

Climate in Cové

Cové has an average annual temperature of 28.3°C (83°F). The hottest month is Feb (30.6°C), the coldest is Aug (25.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 1157 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 29.2°C / 85°F 23.2° / 35.1° 9.6
Feb 30.6°C / 87°F 24.7° / 36.4° 33.7
Mar 30.4°C / 87°F 25° / 35.7° 69.2
Apr 29.5°C / 85°F 24.6° / 34.4° 130.1
May 28.5°C / 83°F 24.1° / 32.9° 145.2
Jun 27.3°C / 81°F 23.3° / 31.3° 154.6
Jul 26.3°C / 79°F 22.7° / 29.9° 170.8
Aug 25.8°C / 78°F 22.2° / 29.3° 109.8
Sep 26.6°C / 80°F 22.8° / 30.5° 167.2
Oct 27.4°C / 81°F 23.1° / 31.7° 127.8
Nov 28.9°C / 84°F 23.8° / 34° 29.1
Dec 29.2°C / 85°F 23.6° / 34.9° 9.6
Cové has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 82°F (28°C). Winters average 83°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 260 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 41.7 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 384 feet.

Temperature

83°F Jan (28°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average81.6°F
51% above Benin avg
January Average83°F (28°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days260 days/yr

Geography

Elevation384 ft (117 m)
Area367.1 sq mi (950.8 km²)
Population Density119/sq mi
Coordinates7.2210°N, 2.3402°W
TimezoneAfrica/Porto-Novo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 41.7"
10% above Benin avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 6.34"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.24"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.4. Most recent: M0.0 on Sep 11, 2009.

Sep 11, 2009 13 km NNE of Abomey-Calavi, Benin M4.4 74 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 83°F (28°C) 0.2 in Driest
February 85°F (30°C) 1.2 in Warmest
March 85°F (30°C) 2.7 in
April 84°F (29°C) 4.9 in
May 82°F (28°C) 5.7 in
June 80°F (27°C) 6.3 in Wettest
July 78°F (26°C) 5.3 in
August 78°F (25°C) 3.9 in Coldest
September 79°F (26°C) 5.8 in
October 80°F (27°C) 4.1 in
November 83°F (28°C) 1.0 in
December 83°F (28°C) 0.5 in

Cové has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 78°F in August to 85°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 41.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (6.3") and January the driest (0.2").

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Schools in Cové

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Epp sohoue n'dokpo
CEG 1 de Covè
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Museums in Cové

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Forêt ORO de Kpankou
Mini-Musée

Farmers Markets in Cové

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Ancien marché
marché adaplamè
Marché Adogbé/Dome
Marché Azonholi
Marché central de Covè
Marché d'Ewe
Marché de Dasso
Marché de Lanta-Cogbé
Marché de Naogon
Marché de nuit de Za-Kpota
Marché de Ouinhi
Marché Gare routière
Marché Toglédji
Nouveau marché Céréalier

Hotels in Cové

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

TG Hôtel Covè

Restaurants in Cové

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Les Delices D’Agonlin

Banks in Cové

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bank of Africa

Airports Near Cové

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Bohicon/Cana AirportSmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Porto-Novo
Elevation
70 m (230 ft)
Area
525.0 km² (202.7 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 Cové

What is the population of Cové?

Cové has a population of 43,554 residents and is located in Benin. The population density is 119 people per square mile, spread across 367.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in Cové?

Cové has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 82°F (28°C). Winter temperatures average 83°F in January, while summers reach an average of 78°F in July. The area receives 260 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 41.7 inches.

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