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Ouidah, Benin
Atlantique · Benin
Ouidah is a mid-size city in Atlantique, Benin with a population of 47,616. Elevation: 56 ft (17 m). Average temperature: 81°F (27°C).
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About Ouidah
Ouidah or Whydah, and known locally as Glexwe, formerly the chief port of the Kingdom of Whydah, is a city on the coast of the Republic of Benin. The commune covers an area of 364 km2 (141 sq mi) and as of 2002 had a population of 76,555 people.
People
Climate
| Population | 47,616 |
| Population Density | 339 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 56 ft (17 m) |
| Coordinates | 6.3631°, 2.0851° |
| Timezone | Africa/Porto-Novo |
| Country | 🇧🇯 Benin |
| State / Province | Atlantique |
| Average Temperature | 81°F (27°C) |
| January Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 44.1 inches (1,121 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Ouidah
Ouidah is a mid-size city in Benin (Atlantique) with a population of 47,616. The city sits at an elevation of 56 feet (17 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 44.1 inches. The timezone is Africa/Porto-Novo.
Climate in Ouidah
Ouidah has an average annual temperature of 27.9°C (82°F). The hottest month is Mar (29.6°C), the coldest is Aug (26.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 1350 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 80.9°F |
| 50% above Benin avg | |
| January Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 256 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 56 ft (17 m) |
| Area | 140.5 sq mi (364.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 339/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 6.3631°N, 2.0851°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Porto-Novo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 82°F (28°C) | 0.3 in | Driest |
| February | 84°F (29°C) | 1.3 in | |
| March | 84°F (29°C) | 2.9 in | Warmest |
| April | 83°F (28°C) | 4.8 in | |
| May | 82°F (28°C) | 6.9 in | |
| June | 80°F (26°C) | 10.2 in | Wettest |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 4.5 in | |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 2.0 in | Coldest |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 4.3 in | |
| October | 80°F (27°C) | 4.7 in | |
| November | 82°F (28°C) | 1.5 in | |
| December | 81°F (27°C) | 0.6 in |
Ouidah has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 77°F in August to 84°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 44.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (10.2") and January the driest (0.3").
Colleges & Universities in Ouidah
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| CEG Akodéha | College | — | — |
| CEG Ouidah | College | — | — |
| Centre d'éducation générale 2 d'Agatogbo | College | — | — |
| Centre d'éducation générale d'Adjaha | College | — | — |
| Centre d'enseignement générale | College | — | — |
Schools in Ouidah
29 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CEG1 Ouidah | — | — | — | — |
| École primaire publique de Toligbé | — | — | — | — |
| École primaire publique d'Ahouikôdji | — | — | — | — |
| École primaire publique d'Ahouandji | — | — | — | — |
| École primaire publique Lebou ABC | — | — | — | — |
| Complexe Scolaire Tove A, B et C | — | — | — | — |
| EPP | — | — | — | — |
| Ecole EPP | — | — | — | — |
| École maternelle publique Kindji | — | — | — | — |
| Le Saint esprit Educateur | — | — | — | — |
| École catholique notre Dame | — | — | — | — |
| Cs de Brésil | — | — | — | — |
| Cs Fonsaramè Groupe A/B | — | — | — | — |
| Lycée Epam | — | — | — | — |
| Cs de GRECE | — | — | — | — |
| Collège KIng Leton Annexe III | — | — | — | — |
| Lycee des jeunes filles de Ouidah | — | — | — | — |
| Lycee Technique Ouidah | — | — | — | — |
| Complexe scolaire Les Oliviers Verdoyants | — | — | — | — |
| Complexe Scolaire la Source du Succès | — | — | — | — |
| Complexe Scolaire Franco-Arabe de Ouidah | — | — | — | — |
| Complexe scolaire trinité | — | — | — | — |
| Ecole Bilingue Santa Clara | — | — | — | — |
| Le cercle des génies | — | — | — | — |
| Collège de Grece | — | — | — | — |
| Institut Régional de Santé Publique (IRSP) | — | — | — | — |
| École Primaire Publique de Ganve | — | — | — | — |
| Ecole Primaire Publique Agbede | — | — | — | — |
| Collège d'Enseignement Général Bertrand d'Agnon | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Ouidah
1 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ORTB Radio Parakou | music, news | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Ouidah
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Case de Zomaï, route des esclaves | ||||
| Fondation Zinsou | ||||
| Fosse commune, route des esclaves | ||||
| Maison de Mémoire (Maison du Brésil) | ||||
| Musée Azandé | ||||
| Musée d'histoire de Ouidah | ||||
| Musée de la Porte du Non-Retour | ||||
| Porte du Non-Retour | ||||
| Porte du Non-Retour |
Libraries in Ouidah
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aglé Bibliothèque | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Ouidah
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marché central de Comé | |||||
| Marché d'Adjaha | |||||
| Marché d'Agonkanmey | |||||
| Marché d'Avamè | |||||
| Marché d’Atrokpokodji | |||||
| Marché d’Atrokpokodji | |||||
| Marché d’Atrokpokodji | |||||
| Marché de Cococodji | |||||
| Marché de Golo-Djigbé | |||||
| Marché de Kpassè | |||||
| Marché de Pahou | |||||
| Marché de Sègbohoué | |||||
| Marché de Tangbo-Djèvié (Zè plaque) | |||||
| Marché de Tokan | |||||
| Marché de Tokan | |||||
| Marché de Tokan | |||||
| Marché de Tori-Gare | |||||
| Marché de Womey | |||||
| Marché de Zobè | |||||
| Marché Djadjo | |||||
| Marché Glodjigbé | |||||
| Marché Gordornoutin | |||||
| Marché Honhoué | |||||
| Marché Ouassa Kpodji | |||||
| Marché Togba | |||||
| Marché Togba | |||||
| Marché Togba | |||||
| Marché Tokpadomè | |||||
| Pôle agroalimentaire |
Hotels in Ouidah
23 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Ouidah
52 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Ouidah
2 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Ouidah
11 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Ouidah
1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Ouidah
1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Ouidah
1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Ouidah
3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Ouidah
2 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Ouidah
1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Ouidah
1 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Cotonou Cadjehoun International Airport | COO | Large Airport |
Post Offices in Ouidah
12 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| H 59 SONEB | |
| O 22 Chassis | |
| OH 72 | |
| OH 72 | |
| OH 73 | |
| OH 74 | |
| OU 104 H59 | |
| Oup 8 nouveau | |
| Poste Châssis | |
| Poste Répartition OUIDAH | |
| Poteau HS | |
| Support HS |
Treatment Centers in Ouidah
20 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Adeson's clinique | ||
| Adeson's clinique | ||
| AVE MARIA DE COCOTOMEY | ||
| AVE MARIA DE COCOTOMEY | ||
| clinique la plénitude | ||
| Clinique les Etoiles | ||
| Clinique les Etoiles | ||
| Clinique les etoiles | ||
| Clinique les etoiles | ||
| Clinique Mahungon de Tankpè | ||
| Clinique Mahungon de Tankpè | ||
| Clinique Notre Dame des victoires | ||
| Clinique Notre Dame des victoires | ||
| Clinique st Camille | ||
| Clinique St. Benjamin | ||
| Clinique St. Benjamin | ||
| Clinique Verdie | ||
| Clinique Verdie | ||
| Ong Orphes | ||
| Ong Orphes |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Ouidah
14 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Assemblée de Dieu | |
| Basilique de l'Immaculée Conception | |
| Chapelle internationalle des vainqueurs | |
| Eglise biblique du Christ pour le monde | |
| Eglise pentecote Unie du Benin | |
| EPMB le Bon Berger de Sêgbanou | |
| Forêt sacrée de Kpassè Ouidah | |
| MITE | |
| Mosquee | |
| Paroisse St Gabriel Jesuhwendo VASSEHO | |
| Sainte Épiphanie d'Ouèssè | |
| Temple du vodoun-yaloui | |
| Temple of Pythons | |
| URCH Ouidah |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Benin
14 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Ouidah
What is the population of Ouidah?
Ouidah has a population of 47,616 residents and is located in Benin. The population density is 339 people per square mile, spread across 140.5 square miles.
What is the weather like in Ouidah?
Ouidah 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 256 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 44.1 inches.