Tchaourou (Redirected from Goro, Benin)

Tchaourou
Tchaourou is located in Benin
Tchaourou
Tchaourou
Location in Benin
Coordinates: 8°53′N 2°36′E / 8.883°N 2.600°E / 8.883; 2.600
Country Benin
DepartmentBorgou Department
Area
 • Total2,802 sq mi (7,256 km2)
Population
(2013)
 • Total221,108
Time zoneUTC+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.

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., while the Tchaourou city proper has a population of 106,852 people, making it the 10th largest settlement in Benin.

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

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
Tchaourou Tchalla, Oke Lagba
Alafiarou
Bétérou
Goro
Kika
Sanson
Tchatchou

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