Ouaké

Commune and city in Donga Department, Benin From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

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]

Country Benin
TimezoneUTC+1 (WAT)
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Ouaké
Commune and city
Ouaké is located in Benin
Ouaké
Ouaké
Location in Benin
Coordinates: 9°39′42″N 1°23′5″E
Country Benin
DepartmentDonga Department
Area
 • Total
256 sq mi (663 km2)
Population
 (2013)
 • Total
74,289
Time zoneUTC+1 (WAT)
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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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