Tchaourou

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Tchaourou
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Tchaourou
Location in Benin
Coordinates: 8°53′N2°36′E / 8.883°N 2.600°E / 8.883; 2.600
CountryFlag of Benin.svg  Benin
Department Borgou Department
Area
  Total2,802 sq mi (7,256 km2)
Population
 (2013)
  Total221,108
Time zone UTC+1 (WAT)

Tchaourou (Saworo in Yoruba etymology, meaning rattle[ citation needed ]) 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.[ citation needed ] It is 50 kilometres (31 mi) south of Parakou. [1]

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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
MonthJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecYear
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. Les chasseurs de Tchaorou dans le centre Benin. 07.jpg
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
ArrondissementsQuartiers & villages
TchaourouTchalla, Oke Lagba
Alafiarou
Bétérou
Goro
Kika
Sanson
Tchatchou

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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′N2°36′E / 8.883°N 2.600°E / 8.883; 2.600