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Semi, Benin

Ouémé · Benin

Semi is a small city in Ouémé, Benin with a population of 23,636. Elevation: 26 ft (8 m). Average temperature: 81°F (27°C).

Data updated June 2026

23,636 Population 303/sq mi density
26 ft Elevation 8 meters
81°F Avg Temperature 27°C
49.4 in Annual Rain
Africa / Porto-Novo Timezone

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About Semi

Semi

Sèmè-Kpodji is a town, arrondissement, and commune in the Ouémé Department of south-eastern Benin. The commune covers an area of 250 square kilometres and as of 2013 had a population of 222,701 people. The port of Sèmè is home to the oil terminal of the Niger–Benin Oil Pipeline, the longest pipeline in Africa.

People

Population23,636
Density303/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp81°F (27°C)
Rain49.4 in/yr
Sunny Days246/yr
Elevation26 ft (8 m)
Population23,636
Population Density303 / sq mi
Elevation26 ft (8 m)
Coordinates6.3667°, 2.6167°
TimezoneAfrica/Porto-Novo
Country🇧🇯 Benin
State / ProvinceOuémé
Average Temperature81°F (27°C)
January Average82°F (28°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation49.4 inches (1,255 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Semi

Semi is a small city in Benin (Ouémé) with a population of 23,636. The city sits at an elevation of 26 feet (8 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 49.4 inches. The timezone is Africa/Porto-Novo.

Climate in Semi

Semi 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.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 28°C / 82°F 24.5° / 31.6° 22.0
Feb 29.2°C / 85°F 26.1° / 32.4° 37.1
Mar 29.6°C / 85°F 26.9° / 32.4° 75.1
Apr 29.2°C / 85°F 26.4° / 32° 134.9
May 28.4°C / 83°F 25.5° / 31.3° 214.8
Jun 27.1°C / 81°F 24.5° / 29.7° 333.3
Jul 26.4°C / 80°F 24.3° / 28.6° 141.3
Aug 26.2°C / 79°F 24° / 28.3° 34.0
Sep 26.6°C / 80°F 24.3° / 29° 134.6
Oct 27.2°C / 81°F 24.5° / 30° 165.6
Nov 28.4°C / 83°F 25.3° / 31.6° 43.0
Dec 28.5°C / 83°F 25.1° / 31.9° 14.1
Semi 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 246 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 49.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 26 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

82°F Jan (28°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average81.0°F
50% above Benin avg
January Average82°F (28°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days246 days/yr

Geography

Elevation26 ft (8 m)
Area78.0 sq mi (202.1 km²)
Population Density303/sq mi
Coordinates6.3667°N, 2.6167°W
TimezoneAfrica/Porto-Novo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 49.4"
30% above Benin avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 11.22"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.63"

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 31 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 82°F (28°C) 0.6 in Driest
February 84°F (29°C) 1.3 in
March 84°F (29°C) 3.3 in Warmest
April 83°F (28°C) 4.6 in
May 82°F (28°C) 7.8 in
June 80°F (27°C) 11.2 in Wettest
July 78°F (26°C) 5.0 in
August 77°F (25°C) 2.1 in Coldest
September 79°F (26°C) 5.1 in
October 80°F (27°C) 6.1 in
November 82°F (28°C) 1.7 in
December 82°F (28°C) 0.6 in

Semi has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 77°F in August to 84°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 49.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (11.2") and January the driest (0.6").

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Schools in Semi

10 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Csndp - - - -
Complexe scolaire "Le Flambeau" - - - -
École Primaire Publique de Tohouè - - - -
École Coranique - - - -
Saint Jean de Dieu - - - -
École primaire publique de Kraké-Daho - - - -
École primaire publique de Wégbégo-Adièmè - - - -
École primaire publique podji II groupe A-B - - - -
École primaire publique de Hovidokpo - - - -
ISM Adonaï - - - -
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Radio Stations near Semi

1 stations within ~55 km.

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

Museums in Semi

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Avion sur la plage
Fondation Zinsou
La galerie nationale
Maison de la francophonie
Maison de la francophonie
MUSEE D'ART ET HISTOEIQUE YORUBA
Musée Da-Silva
Musée Honmè
PALAIS ROYAL DE KE
Voodoo-Museum

Libraries in Semi

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque Nationale du Bénin0.0
LP House0.0
Mini Bibliothèque JEAN PLYA0.0
Mini Bibliothèque JEAN PLYA0.0
Mini Bibliothèque JEAN PLYA0.0

Farmers Markets in Semi

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Agbôdji
Agbôdji
Agbôdji
Dondo
Dondo
KINTOCOME
KINTOCOME
Marché
Marché
Marché
Marché de ladji
Marché de ladji
Marché de ladji
Marché Abattoir
MARCHÉ ADJATI
MARCHÉ ADJATI
Marché Ahouangbo
Marché central d'Avrankou
Marché central de Porto-Novo
Marché d'adjarra
Marché d'adjarra
Marché d'Adjerra
Marché d'Agbokou
Marché Dantokpa
Marché de N'vènamedé
Marché de N'vènamedé
Marché de Ouando
Marché Dégakon
Marché des Arts de Cotonou
Marché des Arts de Cotonou
Marché des Arts de Cotonou
Marché Hètin Sota
Marché Houéssi
MARCHÉ MICHITÉ
Marché Moderne de Tokplègbè
Marché PK3
Marché public de Glahounsa
Marché Sainte Rita
Marché Sainte Rita
Marché Sainte Rita
Marché Sainte Rita
Marché Sekandji
Marché Sekandji
Marché St Michel
Marché Vêdoko
Marché Zoukpa
Supermarché
Supermarché

Hotels in Semi

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Le bomba

Restaurants in Semi

1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Le BISTRO

Clinics in Semi

1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Clinique Saint Espoir

Veterinaries in Semi

1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Poste de Contrôle Vétérinaire / Phytosanitaire

Bus Stations in Semi

1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Gare de Sèmè Carrefour

Gas Stations in Semi

2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Essence KRAKE
Essence Sèmé

Banks in Semi

1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

NSIA Banque

Breweries in Semi

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Sobebra

Stadiums & Teams in Semi

TeamLeagueDivision
Stade de l'Amitié Mathieu Kérékou

Airports Near Semi

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Cotonou Cadjehoun International AirportCOOLarge Airport
Murtala Muhammed International AirportLOSLarge Airport

Post Offices in Semi

10 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
ABERME DERIVATION.
ABERME H61
ABERME IACM
ABERME SEME JÉSUS DJRO DERIVATION
Derivation ZFI Okoun
Dongaco
JUMELLE DJREREGBE
P2
P3
P4

Treatment Centers in Semi

71 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Cabinet de Cardiologie
Centre de Santé de Houenoussou
Centre de Santé de Houenoussou
CENTRE DE SANTÉ HUMANITAIRE DE SEDO
Centre International de Psychiatries Intégrées du Bénin
Centre Médical Saint Camille D'Adjarra
Centre médical saint Thibaut
Centre médical saint Thibaut
Centre Médico-Social Mahugnon de Menontin
Centre Médico-Social Mahugnon de Menontin
Centre médico-social Sainte Anne d'Afrique
Centre santé Tokpota
Clinique
Clinique "Santé Plus"
Clinique Branda
Clinique Branda
Clinique Cega
Clinique Cega
Clinique Centrale
Clinique de Pédiatrie et Génétique Médicale
Clinique du Cœur
Clinique Fandinan
Clinique Fandinan
Clinique Houeyiho
Clinique Houeyiho
Clinique internationale de Cotonou Aupias (CICA)
Clinique La Grâce de Dieu
Clinique les Graces
Clinique médicale REHOBOTH
clinique Mermah
clinique Mermah
Clinique NOVANIUM
Clinique Point E
Clinique Point E
Clinique polyvalente Mahouna
Clinique saint Augustin
Clinique saint Augustin
Clinique Saint Clément
Clinique Saint Espoir
Clinique Saint Joseph de Missérété
Clinique saint laurent
Clinique Sainte Marie
Clinique Sainte Marie
Clinique Santé Sud
Clinique St Vincent de Paul
Clinique St Vincent de Paul
Clinique Tabita
Clinique Universitaire d'Accueil des Urgences
Clinique Universitaire de Chirurgie Pédiatrique
Clinique Universitaire de Chirurgie Viscérale A&B
Clinique Val de Grâce de Cotonou
Clinique Val de Grâce de Cotonou
DAHIN
DAHIN
Dr Apithi
Infirmerie
La confiance
MEDOM Benin
MEDOM Benin
ONC Arms Benin
ONG FADD
Pediatrie
Polyclinique de L'amitié - Le Bon Samaritain
Polyclinique de L'amitié - Le Bon Samaritain
Polyclinique The New life
Service des grands brûlés
Sêzo
St Antoine de Padoue
St Antoine de Padoue
St Michel
Tasly Monde Benin

Churches & Religious Organizations in Semi

10 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Catholique Saint Augustin
Église catholique Ste Bernadette
Église du Christianisme Céleste Paroisse St Raphael Tohoué
Église Protestante
Eglise Protestante Ressurection de Sèmè Okoun
Mission de délivrance au calvaire du christ
Mosquée Centrale
Mosquée de Tohoué
Mosquée de Tohoué
Temoin JÉHOVAH

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Porto-Novo
Elevation
43 m (141 ft)
Area
250.0 km² (96.5 mi²)
Website
villedesemepodji.com/

🇧🇯 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 Semi

What is the population of Semi?

Semi has a population of 23,636 residents and is located in Benin. The population density is 303 people per square mile, spread across 78.0 square miles.

What is the weather like in Semi?

Semi 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 246 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 49.4 inches.

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