Sokponta
in Collines Department, Benin

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Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
7.869 and 2.236 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 7° 52' 7" and E 2° 14' 8"
Currency and Currency Code:
Franc - XOF
Spoken languages:
French
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 01:03 PM (Thursday)
Timezone: Africa/Porto-Novo
UTC/GMT offset: 1 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
6:50 am and 7:01 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-8.542 and -172.516 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Atafu Village
References
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Current travel safety evaluation for Benin in Western Africa

Safety Score: 3,3 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning please reconsider your need to travel to Benin.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning Benin. Last Update: 2024-03-28 08:18:27

Delve into Sokponta

Sokponta in Collines Department is located in Benin about 98 mi (or 158 km) north of Porto-Novo, the country's capital town.

Current time in Sokponta is now 01:03 PM (Thursday). The local timezone is named Africa / Porto-Novo with an UTC offset of one hour. We know of 9 airports close to Sokponta, of which two are larger airports. The closest airport in Benin is Savé Airport in a distance of 19 mi (or 30 km), North-East. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

There is one Unesco world heritage site nearby. It's Royal Palaces of Abomey in a distance of 50 mi (or 81 km), South.

While being here, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Savalou, Abomey, Imeko, Iwere-Ile and Ayetoro. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 37°C / 99 °F

Morning Temperature 27°C / 81 °F
Evening Temperature 37°C / 98 °F
Night Temperature 29°C / 85 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 38%
Air Pressure 1009 hPa
Wind Speed Gentle Breeze with 8 km/h (5 mph) from North
Cloud Conditions Overcast clouds, covering 90% of sky
General Conditions Overcast clouds

Friday, 29th of March 2024

36°C (97 °F)
29°C (84 °F)
Broken clouds, moderate breeze.

Saturday, 30th of March 2024

36°C (98 °F)
28°C (82 °F)
Moderate rain, gentle breeze, overcast clouds.

Sunday, 31st of March 2024

37°C (98 °F)
28°C (82 °F)
Light rain, gentle breeze, scattered clouds.

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Zem (scooter) ride in Dassa Zoume, Benin

Published: April 15, 2014
Length: 39:36 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: GreekManiak

Zem scooter ride through the roads of Dassa Zoume in Benin Summer 2010. 3 guys one scooter.


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Attractions and noteworthy things

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Sokponta

Sokponta is an arrondissement in the Collines department of Benin. It is an administrative division under the jurisdiction of the commune of Glazoué. According to the population census conducted by the Institut National de la Statistique Benin on February 15, 2002, the arrondissement had a total population of 5,429.

Located at 7.86667, 2.23333 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Populated places in the Collines Department, Arrondissements of Benin

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