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Natitingou, Benin

Atakora · Benin

Natitingou is a mid-size city in Atakora, Benin with a population of 53,284. Elevation: 1,476 ft (450 m). Average temperature: 80°F (27°C).

Data updated June 2026

53,284 Population 45/sq mi density
1,476 ft Elevation 450 meters
80°F Avg Temperature 27°C
46.5 in Annual Rain
Africa / Porto-Novo Timezone

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About Natitingou

Natitingou

Natitingou, informally referred to as Nati, is a city and commune in north western Benin and the capital of Atakora Department. The commune covers an area of 3045 square kilometres and as of 2013 had a population of 104,010 people.

People

Population53,284
Density45/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp80°F (27°C)
Rain46.5 in/yr
Sunny Days252/yr
Elevation1,476 ft (450 m)
Population53,284
Population Density45 / sq mi
Elevation1,476 ft (450 m)
Coordinates10.3042°, 1.3796°
TimezoneAfrica/Porto-Novo
Country🇧🇯 Benin
State / ProvinceAtakora
Average Temperature80°F (27°C)
January Average80°F (26°C)
July Average76°F (25°C)
Annual Precipitation46.5 inches (1,181 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Natitingou

Natitingou is a mid-size city in Benin (Atakora) with a population of 53,284. The city sits at an elevation of 1,476 feet (450 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 80°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 80°F in January to 76°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 46.5 inches. The timezone is Africa/Porto-Novo.

Climate in Natitingou

Natitingou has an average annual temperature of 27.5°C (82°F). The hottest month is Mar (31°C), the coldest is Aug (25.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 1248 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 26.8°C / 80°F 18.6° / 34.9° 2.0
Feb 29.1°C / 84°F 21.2° / 37° 6.0
Mar 31°C / 88°F 23.8° / 38.1° 18.9
Apr 30.3°C / 87°F 24.3° / 36.3° 75.0
May 28.6°C / 83°F 23.2° / 33.9° 138.3
Jun 27°C / 81°F 22° / 31.9° 160.5
Jul 25.8°C / 78°F 21.6° / 30° 195.1
Aug 25.4°C / 78°F 21.3° / 29.4° 278.0
Sep 25.9°C / 79°F 21.1° / 30.7° 252.4
Oct 27°C / 81°F 21.1° / 32.8° 108.1
Nov 27.1°C / 81°F 18.9° / 35.3° 13.3
Dec 26.5°C / 80°F 17.6° / 35.4° 0.6
Natitingou has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 80°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 252 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 46.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,476 feet.

Temperature

80°F Jan (26°C) 76°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average79.8°F
48% above Benin avg
January Average80°F (26°C)
July Average76°F (25°C)
Sunny Days252 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,476 ft (450 m)
Area1,175.7 sq mi (3,045.0 km²)
Population Density45/sq mi
Coordinates10.3042°N, 1.3796°W
TimezoneAfrica/Porto-Novo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 46.5"
22% above Benin avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 10.28"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.12"

Air Quality

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 80°F (26°C) 0.0 in Driest
February 83°F (28°C) 0.2 in
March 85°F (30°C) 1.1 in Warmest
April 84°F (29°C) 2.9 in
May 82°F (28°C) 4.7 in
June 79°F (26°C) 5.7 in
July 76°F (25°C) 8.7 in
August 76°F (24°C) 10.3 in Coldest, Wettest
September 76°F (25°C) 9.3 in
October 78°F (26°C) 3.4 in
November 79°F (26°C) 0.3 in
December 79°F (26°C) 0.1 in

Natitingou has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 76°F in August to 85°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 46.5 inches, with August being the wettest month (10.3") and January the driest (0.0").

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Colleges & Universities in Natitingou

Institution Type Founded Website
Collège Saint Antoine ex Complexe Commercial de l'Atacora(CCA) College - ,
École Normale Supérieure de Natitingou - Université de Parakou University - ,

Schools in Natitingou

30 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
EPP Tchirimina A/B/C - - - -
École Catholique Monseigneur Patient Redois - - - -
EPP de Sountchirantikou - - - -
EPP - - - -
EPP de Mokotamou - - - -
EPP Tagayé - - - -
EPP - - - -
EPP - - - -
EPP Winke - - - -
EPP - - - -
EPP - - - -
CEG 3 de Natitingou - - - -
EPP AMOUR DE DIEU - - - -
EPP Kantaborifa - - - -
EPP Berecingou - - - -
Ecole Charminade - - - -
EPP Yokossi - - - -
EPP - - - -
EPP Boriyoré A/B/C - - - -
CEG 2 de Natitingou - - - -
Foyer des jeunes filles - - - -
CEG 1 de Natitingou - - - -
EPP Natitingou A/B/C - - - -
EPP Sainte Thérèse d'Avila - - - -
Collège Sainte Thérèse d'Avila - - - -
Lycée Militaire de Natitingou - - - -
Collège Privé Les Élites - - - -
École Primaire Privée Les Lapereaux - - - -
Ecole Saint Augustin - - - -
S.O.S. Village des enfants - - - -
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Radio Stations near Natitingou

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Natitingou

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Musée d’Arts et de Traditions Populaires
Musée Kaba

Libraries in Natitingou

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Librairie de l'evêché0.0

Farmers Markets in Natitingou

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Grand Marché de Natitingou
Marché de Tchoukoutou
Marché de Toucountouna
Petit Marché

Hotels in Natitingou

19 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Chez Modeste Kerekou
CPNO
Hôtel Beau-Séjour
Hotel Bellevue
Hotel Bourgogne
Hotel Kaba
Hotel Kantaborifa
Hotel la Tata Somba
Hôtel Rehoboth
Hotel Toyota
Kanka borifa
Ma Case au Benin
Mawule
Nanto Lodge
NATI CONCORDE
Tanekas Hotel
Tata Somba
Totora
Totora Hotel

Restaurants in Natitingou

31 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bar Restaurant Grain de Sel
Cafétéria Chez IB
Chez Christine restaurant maquis
Chez Daniel
Chez Guillaume
Chez John
Chez Josée
Chez Mark
Chez Nadine
Ets Barka
Igname pilée
La bourgogne
La Breche
La Pintarderie
La Tour de Nati
Le Kiosque Nanto
Le Maire
Le Phénix
Maquis Dieu Peut Tout
Maquis Le Dakoin
Mini Maquis
Mirada Nueva
NATI BOUGE
OKOTY
Porc grillé
Restaurant Bellevue
Restaurant cafe Tibona
Restaurant Kaba
Retour des princes
Vivent les enfants
Zénith

Cafes in Natitingou

7 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bar La Terrasse
Buvette Rehoboth
Clé du Paradis
Cyber Café
Happy Club - Bar & Games
Le Parc du Souvenir
Tchouk Cabaret

Clinics in Natitingou

1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Clinique Saint Luc

Veterinaries in Natitingou

1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Pharmacie vétérinaire

Bus Stations in Natitingou

4 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

ATT
Gare routière des bus
La Poste du Benin
Taxi station

Gas Stations in Natitingou

4 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

BJ #2337855248
JNP fuel station
Station essence SONACOP
Station Sonacop

Banks in Natitingou

5 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Agence Pebco Natitingou
Bank of Africa - BOA
Ecobank
ORABANK
Société Générale

Gyms in Natitingou

2 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

New Fitness Club
Tennis club of Nati (coach available for lessons)

Stadiums & Teams in Natitingou

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Natitingou

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Niamtougou International AirportLRLLarge Airport
Djougou AirportDJASmall Airport
Natitingou AirportNAESmall Airport
Porga Airport-Small Airport

Post Offices in Natitingou

11 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
NATI COEUR JOYEUX
PASE DRATAD BORIYORE
PASE DRATAD CEG I HOUNKE
PASE DRATAD CSD
PASE DRATAD EPP OROUBOUGA
PASE DRATAD HOTEL BELLE VUE
PASE DRATAD SOS
PASE DRATAD YIMPORE
POPERIYAKOU
POPERIYAKOU Poteau
Post office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Natitingou

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Cathedrale de Natitingou
Evêché de Natitingou
Mosqué central

Explore Near Natitingou

Waterfalls
4
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Porto-Novo

Things to See Near Natitingou

1 places within 15 km

🌄 Viewpoints (1)
  • • La Croix

🇧🇯 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 Natitingou

What is the population of Natitingou?

Natitingou has a population of 53,284 residents and is located in Benin. The population density is 45 people per square mile, spread across 1,175.7 square miles.

What is the weather like in Natitingou?

Natitingou has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 80°F in January, while summers reach an average of 76°F in July. The area receives 252 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 46.5 inches.

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