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Grand-Popo, Benin

Mono · Benin

Grand-Popo is a small city in Mono, Benin with a population of 9,847. Elevation: 13 ft (4 m). Average temperature: 81°F (27°C).

9,847 Population 36/sq mi density
13 ft Elevation 4 meters
81°F Avg Temperature 27°C
40.2 in Annual Rain
Africa / Porto-Novo Timezone

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About Grand-Popo

Grand-Popo

Grand-Popo is a town, arrondissement, and commune in the Mono Department of south-western Benin. The commune covers an area of 289 square kilometres and as at the 2013 Census had a population of 57,636 people.

People

Population9,847
Density36/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp81°F (27°C)
Rain40.2 in/yr
Sunny Days263/yr
Elevation13 ft (4 m)
Population9,847
Population Density36 / sq mi
Elevation13 ft (4 m)
Coordinates6.2804°, 1.8225°
TimezoneAfrica/Porto-Novo
Country🇧🇯 Benin
State / ProvinceMono
Average Temperature81°F (27°C)
January Average82°F (28°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation40.2 inches (1,020 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Grand-Popo

Grand-Popo is a small city in Benin (Mono) with a population of 9,847. The city sits at an elevation of 13 feet (4 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 81°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 82°F in January to 78°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 40.2 inches. The timezone is Africa/Porto-Novo.

Grand-Popo has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 82°F in January while summers reach 78°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 40.2 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 13 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

82°F Jan (28°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average81.1°F
50% above Benin avg
January Average82°F (28°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days263 days/yr

Geography

Elevation13 ft (4 m)
Area271.4 sq mi (703.0 km²)
Population Density36/sq mi
Coordinates6.2804°N, 1.8225°W
TimezoneAfrica/Porto-Novo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 40.2"
6% above Benin avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 8.27"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.28"

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 72 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 82°F (28°C) 0.3 in Driest
February 84°F (29°C) 1.4 in
March 84°F (29°C) 3.1 in Warmest
April 83°F (28°C) 4.7 in
May 82°F (28°C) 6.6 in
June 80°F (27°C) 8.3 in Wettest
July 78°F (26°C) 3.5 in
August 78°F (25°C) 1.7 in Coldest
September 79°F (26°C) 4.0 in
October 80°F (27°C) 4.4 in
November 82°F (28°C) 1.5 in
December 82°F (28°C) 0.8 in

Grand-Popo has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 78°F in August to 84°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 40.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (8.3") and January the driest (0.3").

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Schools in Grand-Popo

7 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École primaire publique de Conho
Complexe scolaire primaire public d'Adjaha
École primaire publique d'Ewe-Condji
École primaire publique de Gnigbohoué Tionou
École primaire publique de Klignontin
École primaire publique d'Avlo Houta
École primaire publique de Houndjohoundji
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Radio Stations near Grand-Popo

1 stations within ~55 km.

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

Museums in Grand-Popo

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Musée Karo
Petit Musée

Libraries in Grand-Popo

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque Publique d'Aného0.0
Librairie Moderne d'Aného0.0

Farmers Markets in Grand-Popo

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Marché central de Comé
Marché d'Adjaha
Marché d'Agonkanmey
Marché d'Ayiguinnou
Marché de Anfouin
Marché de Hountigonmè
Marché de Mamissi
Marché de Sègbohoué
Marché de TSITSOGBE
Marché Gordornoutin
Marche Municipale Ablodessime
Marché Ouassa Kpodji
Marché Tokpadomè

Hotels in Grand-Popo

12 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Aubèrge de Grand Popo
BEL AZUR
BEL AZUR Plage
Coco Beach
Farafina
Hôtel Awalé Plage
Hotel Mon Secours
La Grâce
Maison Blanche
Saveurs Afrique
The Yacht By NOSTRESS
Villa Sonnenblume

Restaurants in Grand-Popo

8 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Boca del Rio
Chez Cléclé
Chez Paterne
Coco Beach
Dieu Seul Peut Tout
La Gloire de Dieu
Obama Beach
Vincenzo concept

Gas Stations in Grand-Popo

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

BJ #7979852948
Station Service

Shopping Malls in Grand-Popo

1 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

L'heure de Dieu TCHENAWA

Stadiums & Teams in Grand-Popo

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Grand-Popo

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Cotonou Cadjehoun International AirportCOOLarge Airport
Lomé–Tokoin International AirportLFWLarge Airport

Post Offices in Grand-Popo

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
poste de police

Churches & Religious Organizations in Grand-Popo

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Mosquée Adjaha

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Porto-Novo

🇧🇯 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 Grand-Popo

What is the population of Grand-Popo?

Grand-Popo has a population of 9,847 residents and is located in Benin. The population density is 36 people per square mile, spread across 271.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in Grand-Popo?

Grand-Popo 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 78°F in July. The area receives 263 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 40.2 inches.

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