Tchaourou

Tchaourou (Saworo in Yoruba etymology, meaning rattle) is a commune, arrondissement, and city located in the Borgou Department of Benin, a country in Western Africa, formerly known as Dahomey (until 1975). It is the birthplace of former Beninese president Yayi Boni. It is 50 kilometres (31 mi) south of Parakou.[1]

Tchaourou
Tchaourou is located in Benin
Tchaourou
Tchaourou
Location in Benin
Coordinates: 8°53′N 2°36′E
Country Benin
DepartmentBorgou Department
Area
  Total2,802 sq mi (7,256 km2)
Population
 (2013)
  Total221,108
Time zoneUTC+1 (WAT)

Overview

The commune covers an area of 7,256 km2 (2,802 sq mi) and as of 2013 had a population of 221,108 people.,[2] while the Tchaourou city proper has a population of 106,852 people, making it the 10th largest settlement in Benin.[3]

Climate

Climate data for Tchaourou
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Average high °C (°F) 34
(94)
36
(96)
36
(96)
34
(94)
33
(91)
31
(88)
28
(83)
27
(81)
29
(85)
31
(87)
33
(91)
34
(93)
32
(90)
Average low °C (°F) 19
(67)
22
(71)
23
(73)
23
(73)
22
(72)
22
(71)
21
(70)
21
(69)
21
(70)
21
(69)
21
(69)
18
(64)
21
(70)
Average precipitation mm (inches) 7.6
(0.3)
15
(0.6)
58
(2.3)
100
(4.1)
140
(5.6)
160
(6.3)
170
(6.5)
160
(6.4)
210
(8.4)
160
(6.3)
15
(0.6)
7.6
(0.3)
1,210
(47.7)
Source: Weatherbase [4]

Demographics

Hunters of Tchaourou.

The main languages of Tchaourou are Bariba, Fula (Fula: Fulfulde; French: Peul), Yoruba, Otamari and Yom Lokpa.

Administration

The commune is divided administratively into 7 arrondissements, in 5 quarters and 31 villages.

Subdivisions de Tchaourou
Arrondissements Quartiers & villages
TchaourouTchalla, Oke Lagba
Alafiarou
Bétérou
Goro
Kika
Sanson
Tchatchou

References

  1. "Benin president safe after gunmen ambush". Xinhua. People's Daily Online. 17 March 2007. Retrieved 2009-01-11.
  2. GeoHive: Benin General Information, retrieved at 14 December 2015
  3. "GeoHive". Archived from the original on 2006-10-16.
  4. "Weatherbase: Historical Weather for Tchaourou, Benin". Weatherbase. 2011. Retrieved on November 24, 2011.

8°53′N 2°36′E

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