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Lalo, Benin

Kouffo · Benin

Lalo is a small city in Kouffo, Benin with a population of 13,451. Elevation: 367 ft (112 m). Average temperature: 81°F (27°C).

Data updated June 2026

13,451 Population 81/sq mi density
367 ft Elevation 112 meters
81°F Avg Temperature 27°C
38.9 in Annual Rain
Africa / Porto-Novo Timezone

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About Lalo

Lalo

Lalo is a town, arrondissement, and commune in the Kouffo Department of south-western Benin. The commune covers an area of 432 square kilometres (167 sq mi) and as of 2013 had a population of 119,926 people.

People

Population13,451
Density81/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp81°F (27°C)
Rain38.9 in/yr
Sunny Days265/yr
Elevation367 ft (112 m)
Population13,451
Population Density81 / sq mi
Elevation367 ft (112 m)
Coordinates6.9287°, 1.8899°
TimezoneAfrica/Porto-Novo
Country🇧🇯 Benin
State / ProvinceKouffo
Average Temperature81°F (27°C)
January Average82°F (28°C)
July Average78°F (25°C)
Annual Precipitation38.9 inches (989 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Lalo

Lalo is a small city in Benin (Kouffo) with a population of 13,451. The city sits at an elevation of 367 feet (112 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 38.9 inches. The timezone is Africa/Porto-Novo.

Climate in Lalo

Lalo 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
Lalo 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 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 38.9 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 367 feet.

Temperature

82°F Jan (28°C) 78°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average80.8°F
50% above Benin avg
January Average82°F (28°C)
July Average78°F (25°C)
Sunny Days265 days/yr

Geography

Elevation367 ft (112 m)
Area166.8 sq mi (432.0 km²)
Population Density81/sq mi
Coordinates6.9287°N, 1.8899°W
TimezoneAfrica/Porto-Novo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 38.9"
2% above Benin avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 6.18"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.20"

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 71 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 - - 142 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) 1.3 in Warmest
March 84°F (29°C) 3.2 in
April 83°F (28°C) 4.6 in
May 82°F (28°C) 5.7 in
June 79°F (26°C) 6.2 in Wettest
July 78°F (25°C) 4.0 in
August 77°F (25°C) 3.0 in Coldest
September 79°F (26°C) 4.9 in
October 80°F (27°C) 4.5 in
November 82°F (28°C) 1.0 in
December 82°F (28°C) 0.5 in

Lalo has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 77°F in August to 84°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 38.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (6.2") and January the driest (0.2").

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Schools in Lalo

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
EPP - - - -
EPP - - - -
EPP - - - -
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Radio Stations near Lalo

1 stations within ~55 km.

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

Museums in Lalo

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Palais du Roi Guèzo - Musée des Arts et Traditions

Farmers Markets in Lalo

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Dadjè
Marché
Marché
Marché
Marché d'Azovè
Marché de Djakotomey
Marché de Toviklin
Marché de Zounzonmè
Marché des féticheurs
Marché Ganhi de Bohicon
Marché Sèhi de Bohicon

Restaurants in Lalo

1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Sous les pommiers

Stadiums & Teams in Lalo

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Lalo

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Cotonou Cadjehoun International AirportCOOLarge Airport
Bohicon/Cana Airport-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Lalo

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Adja

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Porto-Novo
Elevation
132 m (433 ft)
Area
432.0 km² (166.8 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 Lalo

What is the population of Lalo?

Lalo has a population of 13,451 residents and is located in Benin. The population density is 81 people per square mile, spread across 166.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in Lalo?

Lalo 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 265 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 38.9 inches.

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