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Ouaké, Benin

Donga · Benin

Ouaké is a small city in Donga, Benin with a population of 17,259. Elevation: 1,299 ft (396 m). Average temperature: 80°F (27°C).

Data updated June 2026

17,259 Population 55/sq mi density
1,299 ft Elevation 396 meters
80°F Avg Temperature 27°C
49.5 in Annual Rain
Africa / Porto-Novo Timezone

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About Ouaké

Ouaké is a town, arrondissement, and commune in the Donga Department of western Benin. The commune covers an area of 663 square kilometres and as of 2013 had a population of 74,289 people.

People

Population17,259
Density55/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp80°F (27°C)
Rain49.5 in/yr
Sunny Days246/yr
Elevation1,299 ft (396 m)
Population17,259
Population Density55 / sq mi
Elevation1,299 ft (396 m)
Coordinates9.6617°, 1.3847°
TimezoneAfrica/Porto-Novo
Country🇧🇯 Benin
State / ProvinceDonga
Average Temperature80°F (27°C)
January Average80°F (27°C)
July Average76°F (25°C)
Annual Precipitation49.5 inches (1,256 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Ouaké

Ouaké is a small city in Benin (Donga) with a population of 17,259. The city sits at an elevation of 1,299 feet (396 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 49.5 inches. The timezone is Africa/Porto-Novo.

Climate in Ouaké

Ouaké has an average annual temperature of 0°C (32°F). The hottest month is Jan (0°C), the coldest is Jan (0°C). Average annual precipitation is 1378 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 0°C / 32°F - / - 0.0
Feb 0°C / 32°F - / - 6.2
Mar 0°C / 32°F - / - 36.8
Apr 0°C / 32°F - / - 86.1
May 0°C / 32°F - / - 157.4
Jun 0°C / 32°F - / - 189.7
Jul 0°C / 32°F - / - 214.3
Aug 0°C / 32°F - / - 277.6
Sep 0°C / 32°F - / - 264.4
Oct 0°C / 32°F - / - 133.0
Nov 0°C / 32°F - / - 12.9
Dec 0°C / 32°F - / - 0.0
Ouaké 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 246 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 49.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,299 feet.

Temperature

80°F Jan (27°C) 76°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average79.9°F
48% above Benin avg
January Average80°F (27°C)
July Average76°F (25°C)
Sunny Days246 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,299 ft (396 m)
Area315.2 sq mi (816.4 km²)
Population Density55/sq mi
Coordinates9.6617°N, 1.3847°W
TimezoneAfrica/Porto-Novo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 49.5"
30% above Benin avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 10.59"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.04"

Air Quality

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 80°F (27°C) 0.0 in Driest
February 83°F (29°C) 0.2 in
March 85°F (30°C) 1.5 in Warmest
April 84°F (29°C) 3.2 in
May 82°F (28°C) 5.1 in
June 79°F (26°C) 6.2 in
July 76°F (25°C) 9.4 in
August 76°F (24°C) 10.6 in Coldest, Wettest
September 76°F (25°C) 9.2 in
October 79°F (26°C) 3.5 in
November 80°F (27°C) 0.4 in
December 79°F (26°C) 0.2 in

Ouaké has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 76°F in August to 85°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 49.5 inches, with August being the wettest month (10.6") and January the driest (0.0").

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Schools in Ouaké

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

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

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Libraries in Ouaké

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque Centrale0.0
Bibliothèque de l'Amitié0.0
Blibiothèque des Affaires Social0.0
fondation keiser0.0
ONG0.0
SAR AFRIQUE0.0

Farmers Markets in Ouaké

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
marché
Marché
Marché d'Awandjélo
Marché de Farendè
Marche de Kaade
Marché de Kadjanga
Marché de KARA
Marché de Kassua
Marché de Kétao
Marché de Landa
Marché de Lassa Ahodo
Marché de Maza
Marche de nuit
Marche de nuit de Kasse
Marche de nuit de mercredi
Marche de nuit de Panalo
Marché de Pya Hodo
Marché de Sangayinlao
Marché de Siou
Marché de Soumdina Bas
Marché de Tchalaidè
Marché de Tchitchao
marche de wakada
Marché Lassa Bas
Marché Tchintchinda
Nouveau marché
Petit marché
Petit marché
Petit Marché
Petit Marché
Petit marché
Petit Marché de Houloun
Place de l'ancien marché de Sarakawa
Un marché nocturne

Stadiums & Teams in Ouaké

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Ouaké

4 airports within the area.

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

Post Offices in Ouaké

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Bureau de la Poste Ouajké

Churches & Religious Organizations in Ouaké

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Eglise Catholique de Ouaké

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Porto-Novo
Elevation
429 m (1,408 ft)
Area
663.0 km² (255.9 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 Ouaké

What is the population of Ouaké?

Ouaké has a population of 17,259 residents and is located in Benin. The population density is 55 people per square mile, spread across 315.2 square miles.

What is the weather like in Ouaké?

Ouaké 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 246 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 49.5 inches.

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