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Lokossa

seat of a first-order administrative division

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Location & Surroundings

Lokossa is a town in Mono, Benin with 47,246 inhabitants, at 47 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Athieme, 8 km to the southwest. The national capital Porto-Novo is 99 km to the east. The nearest airport is Cana Airport, 66 km away.

Also known as: Locossa

Overview

Lokossa is commune of Benin — FR commune du Bénin.

It is located in Mono Department, Benin.

The population is about 77,065 (2002).

It covers about 260 square kilometre.

The elevation is around 64 metre.

Also known as: RU Локосса

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Basic Data

  • Country Benin
  • Located in Mono Department
  • Area 260 square kilometre
  • Type seat of a first-order administrative division (PPLA)
  • seat of a first-order administrative division (PPLC takes precedence over PPLA)

Geography

  • Coordinates
    6° 38' 19" N, 1° 43' 0" E
  • Elevation DEM: 47 m
  • Timezone Africa/Porto-Novo
  • Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)

Statistics & Country

  • Population 47,246
  • Pop. Density 12,710 p/km²
  • Built-up 32.3%
  • Settlement Urban centre
  • Currency Franc (XOF)
  • Phone Prefix +229

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Alternate Names

Locossa

Weather in Lokossa

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

Now 30.6 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 2.1 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 23.5 to 30.6 C, max wind 3.3 m/s. Precip around 0.6 mm. Solar peaks near 436 W/m2.

Temperature
30.6 C
Wind
2.1 m/s S (169 deg)
Humidity
64 %
Pressure
1,011.8 hPa
Clouds
80 %
Precip
0.56 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 30.6 2.1 169 64 1,011.8 - / 0.00 80 0.0 n/a
6h 25.5 3.3 192 83 1,011.1 4.19 / 4.19 96 428.1 n/a
12h 24.1 2.3 211 92 1,013.6 0.00 / 0.01 100 0.0 n/a
18h 23.5 1.5 232 94 1,013.4 0.02 / 0.03 91 0.0 n/a
Tomorrow 29.0 2.9 197 68 1,013.6 0.53 / 0.56 96 436.4 n/a
30h 25.0 3.1 196 83 1,012.8 0.00 / 0.40 68 266.3 n/a
36h 23.3 1.9 228 94 1,014.0 0.00 / 0.00 100 0.0 n/a
42h 22.7 1.4 232 95 1,014.8 0.00 / 0.00 90 0.3 n/a
Tuesday 30.5 3.2 221 60 1,014.1 0.63 / 0.63 98 567.0 n/a
54h 25.6 3.7 201 78 1,013.4 0.21 / 0.84 8 360.0 n/a
60h 23.7 2.6 220 89 1,014.5 0.00 / 0.00 8 0.0 n/a
66h 22.7 1.7 234 94 1,015.3 0.00 / 0.00 97 0.4 n/a
Wednesday 29.1 3.8 211 64 1,015.1 0.07 / 0.07 89 425.5 n/a
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-13 12:00 UTC).

FAQ

What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Lokossa?
Now 30.6 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 2.1 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 23.5 to 30.6 C, max wind 3.3 m/s. Precip around 0.6 mm. Solar peaks near 436 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.6 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Lokossa today?
Sunrise around 06:42 and sunset around 18:55 (local time). Day length about 12h 13m.
What is the local time in Lokossa?
Local time is 21:48. Time zone: Africa/Porto-Novo (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Lokossa?
Lokossa is a seat of a first-order administrative division.
How many people live in Lokossa?
Population about 47,246.
What is the elevation of Lokossa?
DEM 47 m.
Where is Lokossa located?
It is at 6.63869, 1.71674 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Lokossa in?
It is in Benin.

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Last updated 2023-11-29
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