Détohou
in Zou Department, Benin

Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
7.183 and 1.953 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 7° 10' 57" and E 1° 57' 11"
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: 08:40 PM (Thursday)
Timezone: Africa/Porto-Novo
UTC/GMT offset: 1 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
6:51 am and 7:02 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

Explore Détohou

Détohou in Zou Department is a city in Benin about 65 mi (or 105 km) north-west of Porto-Novo, the country's capital.

Local time in Détohou is now 08:40 PM (Thursday). The local timezone is named Africa / Porto-Novo with an UTC offset of one hour. We know of 8 airports in the vicinity of Détohou, of which two are larger airports. The closest airport in Benin is Cadjehoun Airport in a distance of 64 mi (or 103 km), South-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 2 mi (or 3 km), East.

Depending on your travel schedule, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Abomey, Dogbo, Lokossa, Houinvigue and Savalou. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 37°C / 98 °F

Morning Temperature 26°C / 79 °F
Evening Temperature 35°C / 94 °F
Night Temperature 28°C / 83 °F
Chance of rainfall 5%
Air Humidity 39%
Air Pressure 1010 hPa
Wind Speed Fresh Breeze with 13 km/h (8 mph) from North
Cloud Conditions Broken clouds, covering 78% of sky
General Conditions Moderate rain

Friday, 29th of March 2024

36°C (96 °F)
27°C (81 °F)
Moderate rain, moderate breeze, broken clouds.

Saturday, 30th of March 2024

34°C (94 °F)
27°C (80 °F)
Moderate rain, moderate breeze, broken clouds.

Sunday, 31st of March 2024

35°C (96 °F)
28°C (82 °F)
Light rain, gentle breeze, overcast clouds.

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Published: July 08, 2012
Length: 38:54 min
Rating: 4 of 5
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Published: November 19, 2014
Length: 00:00 min
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Author: ToursTV Com

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Length: 04:27 min
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Published: April 24, 2014
Length: 12:05 min
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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Dahomey

Dahomey was an African kingdom in the present-day Republic of Benin which lasted from 1600 until 1900. Dahomey developed on the Abomey Plateau in the early 1600s and became a regional power in the 1700s by conquering key cities on the Atlantic coast.

Located at 7.18556, 1.98806 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
1900 disestablishments, LGBT in Africa, LGBT in Benin, States and territories established in 1600, States of pre-colonial Africa, Dahomey, French West Africa

Roman Catholic Diocese of Abomey

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Abomey is a diocese located in the city of Abomey in the Ecclesiastical province of Cotonou in Benin.

Located at 7.18222, 1.98722 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Roman Catholic dioceses in Benin, Religious organizations established in 1963, Roman Catholic dioceses and prelatures established in the 20th century, Roman Catholic Ecclesiastical Province of Cotonou

Royal Palaces of Abomey

The Royal Palaces of Abomey are 12 palaces spread over a 40 hectares area at the heart of the Abomey town in Benin, formerly the capital of the West African Kingdom of Dahomey. The Kingdom was founded in 1625 by the Fon people who developed it into a powerful military and commercial empire, which dominated trade with European slave traders on the Slave Coast until the late 19th century, to whom they sold their prisoners of war. At its peak the palaces could accommodate for up to 8000 people.

Located at 7.18556, 1.98806 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
World Heritage Sites in Benin, French West Africa, Buildings and structures in Benin

Dètohou

Dètohou is an arrondissement in the Zou department of Benin. It is an administrative division under the jurisdiction of the commune of Abomey. 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 4,112.

Located at 7.18333, 1.95 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Populated places in the Zou Department, Arrondissements of Benin

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