Current Date And Time In Gogounou, Benin
Tuesday, 11 August 2026
22:39:46 WAT
State: Alibori
Currency: West African CFA Franc (XOF)
Timezone: UTC +01:00 (WAT)
Population: 14,248
District: Gogounou
Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Gogounou, a city in Alibori, Benin in Africa. Find GPS coordinates, time zone, currency, dialing code, TLD domain, elevation and the live local date & time for Gogounou — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.
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| Category | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| City | ||
| Full Name | Gogounou | |
| District / County | Gogounou | |
| State | Alibori | |
| Country | Benin | |
| Continent | Africa | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 14,248 | |
| Area | 4,910.00 km² (1,895.76 sq mi) | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | Populated Place | |
| Population Rank in Alibori | #5 of 6 cities with population data | |
| Currency | ||
| Name | West African CFA Franc | |
| Code ISO-4217 | XOF | |
| Symbol | Fr | |
| Dialing Code | ||
| Country Calling Code | +229 | |
| International Exit Prefix | 00 | |
| Internet Top-Level Domain (TLD) | ||
| Domain | .bj | |
| Elevation | ||
| In Meter | 328 | |
| In Feet | 1,076 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | 10.84 | |
| Longitude | 2.83 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 10.84° N 2.832° E | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 10° 50' 24" N 2° 49' 54" E | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 10° 50.39' N 2° 49.9' E | |
| Location Context | ||
| Distance to Alibori Capital | 35 km North-Northeast of Kandi | |
| Nearest City in Another Country | Babana, Nigeria (117 km) | |
| Time Zone | ||
| UTC Offset | +01:00 | |
| Daylight Saving Time (DST) | No Daylight Saving Time, same UTC offset for all year | |
| Sun Times Today | ||
| Sunrise | 🔥 06:37 AM | |
| Sunset | 🌅 07:10 PM | |
| Day Length | 12h 33m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | Africa/Porto-Novo |
Gogounou is a city situated in Alibori, Benin, within Africa. It falls under Gogounou, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Gogounou as a Populated Place. Retailers, logistics planners and site-selection teams pull city-level records like this one for market research, distribution mapping and strategic decision-making. › See every city in Alibori
The latitude and longitude of Gogounou pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 328 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Gogounou on the map
Gogounou runs on UTC +01:00. Matching this offset is useful when booking calls, scheduling deliveries or coordinating remote teams with partners in other regions. › Compare time zones across countries
Payments and pricing in Gogounou run on West African CFA Franc (XOF), shown with the symbol Fr. Keep this on hand for budgeting a trip, invoicing local partners or tracking exchange-rate exposure. › Gogounou exchange rates
To ring a number in Gogounou from outside Benin, dial +229 ahead of the local number. Call centers, VoIP providers and remote-support desks use this prefix to route traffic correctly into Gogounou and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
By recorded population, Gogounou ranks #5 of 6 cities in Alibori. It lies about 35 km North-Northeast of Kandi, the state capital. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the Alibori market. › Cities near Gogounou
Gogounou has a recorded population of approximately 14,248 people. That places it #5 of 6 cities with population data in Alibori. Browse more cities in Alibori for comparison.
Gogounou spans approximately 4,910.00 square kilometers (1,895.76 square miles). For size comparisons across regions, see our country and region area database.
Gogounou keeps UTC +01:00. Today the sun rises around 06:37 AM and sets around 07:10 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.
Businesses and shops in Gogounou price in West African CFA franc (XOF), written with the symbol Fr. Check live rates on our Gogounou currency page.
Gogounou is about 35 km North-Northeast of Kandi, the capital of Alibori. See cities near Gogounou for more nearby distances.
Crossing the nearest international border from Gogounou lands you closest to Babana, Nigeria, about 117 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Gogounou sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.
