Ouaké

Ouaké is a town, arrondissement, and commune in the Donga Department of western Benin. The commune covers an area of 663 square kilometres and as of 2013 had a population of 74,289 people.[1][2]

Ouaké
Ouaké
Location in Benin
Coordinates: 9°39′42″N 1°23′5″E
Country Benin
DepartmentDonga Department
Area
  Total256 sq mi (663 km2)
Population
 (2013)
  Total74,289
Time zoneUTC+1 (WAT)

Ethnic Groups

The Lokpa (or Lukpa) are the predominant ethnic group in Ouake. Ouake is the primary population center for the Lokpa people in Benin.

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References

  1. "Ouake". Atlas Monographique des Communes du Benin. Retrieved January 5, 2010.
  2. "Communes of Benin". Statoids. Retrieved January 5, 2010.


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