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]
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) |
Ethnic groups
editThe 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
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