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Avakpa

seat of a third-order administrative division

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Location & Surroundings

Avakpa is a settlement in Atlantique, Benin, at 54 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Allada, 12 km to the east. The national capital Porto-Novo is 65 km to the east. The nearest airport is Cotonou Airport, 51 km away.

Also known as: Avakpa-Motchokpevi

Overview

Avakpa is arrondissement and town in Atlantique Department, Benin — FR arrondissement du Bénin.

It is located in Allada, Benin.

The population is about 4,852 (2013).

The elevation is around 54 metre.

Basic Data

  • Country Benin
  • Located in Allada
  • Type seat of a third-order administrative division (PPLA3)

Geography

  • Coordinates
    6° 39' 45" N, 2° 2' 33" E
  • Elevation DEM: 54 m
  • Timezone Africa/Porto-Novo
  • Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)

Statistics & Country

  • Pop. Density 714 p/km²
  • Built-up 4.1%
  • Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
  • Currency Franc (XOF)
  • Phone Prefix +229

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Alternate Names

Avakpa-Motchokpevi

Weather in Avakpa

Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Avakpa, updated from the NOAA GFS model.

Now 32.1 C with overcast skies and a 0.5 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 23.0 to 32.1 C, max wind 3.0 m/s. Precip around 0.2 mm. Solar peaks near 508 W/m2.

Temperature
32.1 C
Wind
0.5 m/s SW (243 deg)
Humidity
57 %
Pressure
1,011.9 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
0.21 mm
Solar
0.0 W/m2
UV-B
n/a
Hour Temp (C) Wind (m/s) Dir (deg) RH (%) Pressure (hPa) Precip (step/total mm) Clouds (%) Solar (W/m2) UV-B (W/m2)
NOW 32.1 0.5 243 57 1,011.9 - / 0.00 100 0.0 n/a
6h 24.2 3.0 176 89 1,011.9 1.87 / 1.87 83 391.3 n/a
12h 23.5 1.8 225 93 1,012.9 0.00 / 0.16 100 0.0 n/a
18h 23.0 1.3 234 94 1,013.4 0.00 / 0.00 83 0.6 n/a
Tomorrow 29.3 2.7 214 66 1,012.1 0.21 / 0.21 87 507.6 n/a
30h 25.4 3.3 191 79 1,010.9 0.97 / 1.18 100 379.9 n/a
36h 23.5 2.1 230 92 1,012.8 0.00 / 0.00 95 0.0 n/a
42h 23.3 1.4 232 93 1,013.0 0.00 / 0.00 99 0.4 n/a
Monday 28.0 3.6 241 71 1,012.2 0.30 / 0.30 100 262.4 n/a
54h 25.0 2.4 192 84 1,011.3 0.00 / 0.00 96 205.7 n/a
60h 23.9 1.8 226 91 1,012.7 0.00 / 0.00 97 0.0 n/a
66h 23.0 1.6 228 94 1,012.2 0.00 / 0.00 100 0.6 n/a
Tuesday 30.5 2.3 181 62 1,011.4 0.15 / 0.15 99 507.3 n/a
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-03 12:00 UTC).

FAQ

What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Avakpa?
Now 32.1 C with overcast skies and a 0.5 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 23.0 to 32.1 C, max wind 3.0 m/s. Precip around 0.2 mm. Solar peaks near 508 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.2 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Avakpa today?
Sunrise around 06:38 and sunset around 18:43 (local time). Day length about 12h 05m.
What is the local time in Avakpa?
Local time is 19:12. Time zone: Africa/Porto-Novo (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Avakpa?
Avakpa is a seat of a third-order administrative division.
What is the elevation of Avakpa?
DEM 54 m.
Where is Avakpa located?
It is at 6.66239, 2.04249 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Avakpa in?
It is in Benin.

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Sources

Last updated 2018-03-19
geonames https://www.geonames.org/2395488

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