Ouaké
(Redirected from Ouake)
Ouaké | |
|---|---|
  Ouaké Location in Benin | |
| Coordinates: 9°39′42″N 1°23′5″E / 9.66167°N 1.38472°E | |
| Country |  Benin |
| Department | Donga Department |
| Area | |
• Total | 256 sq mi (663 km2) |
| Population (2013) | |
• Total | 74,289 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (WAT) |
Ouaké [wa.ke] 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]
Ethnic groups
[edit]The Lokpa (or Lukpa) are the predominant ethnic group in Ouake. Ouake is the primary population center for the Lokpa people in Benin.
References
[edit]- ↑ "Ouake". Atlas Monographique des Communes du Benin. Retrieved January 5, 2010.[permanent dead link]
- ↑ "Communes of Benin". Statoids. Retrieved January 5, 2010.
9°39′42″N 1°23′5″E / 9.66167°N 1.38472°E
 | This Donga Department location article is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by adding missing information. |