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Ouinhi, Benin

Zou · Benin

Ouinhi is a small city in Zou, Benin with a population of 17,043. Elevation: 121 ft (37 m). Average temperature: 82°F (28°C).

17,043 Population 192/sq mi density
121 ft Elevation 37 meters
82°F Avg Temperature 28°C
40.9 in Annual Rain
Africa / Porto-Novo Timezone

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About Ouinhi

Ouinhi is a town, arrondissement, and commune in the Zou Department of south-western Benin. The commune covers an area of 483 square kilometres and as of 2013 had a population of 59,381 people.
It is bounded on the north-west by the commune of Zagnanado, south-west by the commune of Zogbodomey, south by the commune of Bonou and east by the commune of Adja-Ouèrè. The commune is divided into arrondissements which include Dasso, Ouinhi, and Tohu, comprising 28 villages.

People

Population17,043
Density192/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp82°F (28°C)
Rain40.9 in/yr
Sunny Days262/yr
Elevation121 ft (37 m)
Population17,043
Population Density192 / sq mi
Elevation121 ft (37 m)
Coordinates7.0841°, 2.4834°
TimezoneAfrica/Porto-Novo
Country🇧🇯 Benin
State / ProvinceZou
Average Temperature82°F (28°C)
January Average83°F (28°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation40.9 inches (1,039 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Ouinhi

Ouinhi is a small city in Benin (Zou) with a population of 17,043. The city sits at an elevation of 121 feet (37 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 82°F (28°C). Temperatures range from 83°F in January to 78°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 40.9 inches. The timezone is Africa/Porto-Novo.

Climate in Ouinhi

Ouinhi has an average annual temperature of 26.2°C (79°F). The hottest month is Mar (27.5°C), the coldest is Aug (25°C). Average annual precipitation is 1525 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 25.9°C / 79°F 16.3° / 33.3° 17.5
Feb 27.2°C / 81°F 18.2° / 34.6° 27.1
Mar 27.5°C / 81°F 23.2° / 34° 80.3
Apr 27.2°C / 81°F 22.7° / 33.1° 122.3
May 26.9°C / 80°F 22.5° / 32.3° 155.5
Jun 25.8°C / 78°F 22.1° / 31.3° 234.9
Jul 25.2°C / 77°F 21.3° / 30.4° 180.6
Aug 25°C / 77°F 21° / 30.5° 133.6
Sep 25.4°C / 78°F 21.8° / 30.7° 275.1
Oct 25.9°C / 79°F 22° / 31.5° 227.4
Nov 26.3°C / 79°F 20.5° / 31.8° 58.4
Dec 25.7°C / 78°F 16.2° / 32.5° 12.9
Ouinhi has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 82°F (28°C). Winters average 83°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 262 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 40.9 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 121 feet.

Temperature

83°F Jan (28°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average81.6°F
51% above Benin avg
January Average83°F (28°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days262 days/yr

Geography

Elevation121 ft (37 m)
Area88.9 sq mi (230.3 km²)
Population Density192/sq mi
Coordinates7.0841°N, 2.4834°W
TimezoneAfrica/Porto-Novo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 40.9"
8% above Benin avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 6.85"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.24"

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

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 83°F (28°C) 0.2 in Driest
February 85°F (30°C) 1.2 in Warmest
March 85°F (29°C) 2.7 in
April 84°F (29°C) 4.7 in
May 82°F (28°C) 5.8 in
June 80°F (27°C) 6.9 in Wettest
July 78°F (26°C) 5.0 in
August 78°F (25°C) 3.3 in Coldest
September 79°F (26°C) 5.3 in
October 80°F (27°C) 4.3 in
November 83°F (28°C) 1.1 in
December 82°F (28°C) 0.5 in

Ouinhi has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 78°F in August to 85°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 40.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (6.9") and January the driest (0.2").

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Schools in Ouinhi

33 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École primaire publique
EPP de Dasso
EPP de Gangban
EPP de Mafoungbon
EPP de Monzoungoudo
Ecole Catholique
Ecole maternelle Bossa
École primaire
École primaire
EPP de Bossa/B
CEG Aïzè
École primaire publique groupe B
École primaire publique
École primaire
École primaire publique
CEG Vèssamè
École maternelle
CEG de Dasso
EPP de Bossa/A
EPP Zoungo
EPP Zoloko
EPP Yago
EPP Quartier Hiolli
EPP Houanvè
EPP Holli B
EPP Holli A
EPP Gnanli/Zounguè B
EPP Gnanli/Zounguè A
EPP Ganhoumey
EPP Ahicon
CSP Bossa
CEG de Tohoues
CEG de Ouinhi
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Radio Stations near Ouinhi

1 stations within ~55 km.

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

Museums in Ouinhi

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Forêt ORO de Kpankou
Mini-Musée

Farmers Markets in Ouinhi

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Ancien marché
Ita Mowodani
Marché Adogbé/Dome
Marché Azonholi
Marché central de Covè
Marché d'Ikpinlè
Marché de céréales d'Ikpinlè
Marché de Dasso
Marché de Lanta-Cogbé
Marché de Manioc et dérivés
Marché de Naogon
Marché de Ouinhi
Marché Friperie
Marché Gare routière
Marché Obada de pobè
Marché Titikpa
Marché Toglédji
Nouveau marché Céréalier

Restaurants in Ouinhi

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bar restaurant

Train Stations in Ouinhi

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Gare Routière de Ouinhi

Banks in Ouinhi

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

CLCAM de Ouinhi

Airports Near Ouinhi

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Cotonou Cadjehoun International AirportCOOLarge Airport
Bohicon/Cana AirportSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Ouinhi

24 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Apostolique church
Eglise
Eglise
Eglise
Eglise
Eglise ADC
Eglise AEBD
Eglise Apostolique
Eglise catholique
Eglise catholique
Eglise Catholique de Ouinhi
Eglise céleste
Eglise céleste
Eglise céleste
Eglise Celeste de Ahicon
Eglise EAR
Eglise MIEL
Eglise protestante
Eglise URHC
Eglise URHC 2
Mosquée
Mosquée
Mosquée
URHC

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Porto-Novo
Elevation
56 m (184 ft)
Area
483.0 km² (186.4 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 Ouinhi

What is the population of Ouinhi?

Ouinhi has a population of 17,043 residents and is located in Benin. The population density is 192 people per square mile, spread across 88.9 square miles.

What is the weather like in Ouinhi?

Ouinhi has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 82°F (28°C). Winter temperatures average 83°F in January, while summers reach an average of 78°F in July. The area receives 262 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 40.9 inches.

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