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Dogbo, Benin

Kouffo · Benin

Dogbo is a mid-size city in Kouffo, Benin with a population of 41,341. Elevation: 217 ft (66 m). Average temperature: 81°F (27°C).

Data updated June 2026

41,341 Population 296/sq mi density
217 ft Elevation 66 meters
81°F Avg Temperature 27°C
39.0 in Annual Rain
Africa / Porto-Novo Timezone

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About Dogbo

Dogbo-Tota is a city located in the Kouffo Department of Benin. The commune covers an area of 475 square kilometres and as of 2013 had a population of 101,870 people.

People

Population41,341
Density296/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp81°F (27°C)
Rain39.0 in/yr
Sunny Days265/yr
Elevation217 ft (66 m)
Population41,341
Population Density296 / sq mi
Elevation217 ft (66 m)
Coordinates6.7991°, 1.7807°
TimezoneAfrica/Porto-Novo
Country🇧🇯 Benin
State / ProvinceKouffo
Average Temperature81°F (27°C)
January Average82°F (28°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Annual Precipitation39.0 inches (990 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Dogbo

Dogbo is a mid-size city in Benin (Kouffo) with a population of 41,341. The city sits at an elevation of 217 feet (66 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 81°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 82°F in January to 77°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 39.0 inches. The timezone is Africa/Porto-Novo.

Climate in Dogbo

Dogbo 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
Dogbo has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 82°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 265 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 39.0 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 217 feet.

Temperature

82°F Jan (28°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average80.7°F
49% above Benin avg
January Average82°F (28°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days265 days/yr

Geography

Elevation217 ft (66 m)
Area139.6 sq mi (361.6 km²)
Population Density296/sq mi
Coordinates6.7991°N, 1.7807°W
TimezoneAfrica/Porto-Novo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 39.0"
3% above Benin avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (May) 6.38"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.16"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.4.

Sep 11, 2009 13 km NNE of Abomey-Calavi, Benin M4.4 75 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 - - 131 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) 1.4 in Warmest
March 84°F (29°C) 3.4 in
April 83°F (28°C) 4.7 in
May 82°F (28°C) 6.4 in Wettest
June 79°F (26°C) 6.1 in
July 77°F (25°C) 3.7 in
August 77°F (25°C) 2.4 in Coldest
September 79°F (26°C) 4.8 in
October 80°F (26°C) 4.4 in
November 81°F (27°C) 1.0 in
December 81°F (27°C) 0.8 in

Dogbo has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 77°F in August to 84°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 39.0 inches, with May being the wettest month (6.4") and January the driest (0.2").

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Schools in Dogbo

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École Normale d'Instituteurs de Dogbo - - - -
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Radio Stations near Dogbo

1 stations within ~55 km.

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

Museums in Dogbo

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Musée du Musicien Gnonnas Pedro

Libraries in Dogbo

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Aglé Bibliothèque0.0

Farmers Markets in Dogbo

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Marché
Marché d'agomé glozou
Marché d'Azovè
Marché de Djakotomey
Marché de Toviklin
Marché Honhoué
Marché zounhè

Restaurants in Dogbo

1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Sous les paillotes

Gas Stations in Dogbo

2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

BJ #1511446125
BJ #4249997707

Stadiums & Teams in Dogbo

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Dogbo

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Cotonou Cadjehoun International AirportCOOLarge Airport
Lomé–Tokoin International AirportLFWLarge Airport
Bohicon/Cana Airport-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Dogbo

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Église
La foi apostolique de Foncome

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Porto-Novo
Elevation
71 m (233 ft)
Area
475.0 km² (183.4 mi²)
Mayor
Magloire Agossou
Website
mairiedogbo.com
Twinned With
Kleve

🇧🇯 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 Dogbo

What is the population of Dogbo?

Dogbo has a population of 41,341 residents and is located in Benin. The population density is 296 people per square mile, spread across 139.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in Dogbo?

Dogbo has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 82°F in January, while summers reach an average of 77°F in July. The area receives 265 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 39.0 inches.

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