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Djakotomé, Benin

Kouffo · Benin

Djakotomé is a small city in Kouffo, Benin with a population of 19,498. Elevation: 446 ft (136 m). Average temperature: 80°F (27°C).

19,498 Population 145/sq mi density
446 ft Elevation 136 meters
80°F Avg Temperature 27°C
40.0 in Annual Rain
Africa / Porto-Novo Timezone

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About Djakotomé

Djakotomé

Djakotomey is a town and commune in the Kouffo Department of south-western Benin. The commune covers an area of 325 square kilometers and as of 2013 had a population of 134,704 people.

People

Population19,498
Density145/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp80°F (27°C)
Rain40.0 in/yr
Sunny Days263/yr
Elevation446 ft (136 m)
Population19,498
Population Density145 / sq mi
Elevation446 ft (136 m)
Coordinates6.8991°, 1.7162°
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 Djakotomé

Djakotomé is a small city in Benin (Kouffo) with a population of 19,498. The city sits at an elevation of 446 feet (136 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 Djakotomé

Djakotomé 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
Djakotomé 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 446 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

Elevation446 ft (136 m)
Area134.4 sq mi (348.0 km²)
Population Density145/sq mi
Coordinates6.8991°N, 1.7162°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. Most recent: M0.0 on Sep 11, 2009.

Sep 11, 2009 13 km NNE of Abomey-Calavi, Benin M4.4 86 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 123 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

Djakotomé 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 Djakotomé

10 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Ecole primaire publique de Djakotomey / Groupe B et C
CEG I Djakotomey
CEG II Djakotomey
Complexe scolaire Agbédranfo / Groupe A et B
Complexe scolaire privé Mawuna
Ecole primaire privée La Promesse
Ecole primaire publique de Beotchi
Ecole primaire publique de Djakotomey / Groupe A
Circonscription scolaire
Ecole et collège pivés le Renaissant
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Radio Stations near Djakotomé

1 stations within ~55 km.

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

Farmers Markets in Djakotomé

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

Banks in Djakotomé

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

CLCAM Djakotomey

Stadiums & Teams in Djakotomé

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Djakotomé

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Cotonou Cadjehoun International AirportCOOLarge Airport
Lomé–Tokoin International AirportLFWLarge Airport
Akpaka AirportSmall Airport
Bohicon/Cana AirportSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Djakotomé

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Eglise du Christianisme Céleste
Eglise réformée confessante du Bénin
Mission catholique Ste Thérèse de l'enfant Jésus de Djakotomey
Mission d'Evangélisation de la Foi

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Porto-Novo
Elevation
138 m (453 ft)
Area
325.0 km² (125.5 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 Djakotomé

What is the population of Djakotomé?

Djakotomé has a population of 19,498 residents and is located in Benin. The population density is 145 people per square mile, spread across 134.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in Djakotomé?

Djakotomé 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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