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Ouémé, Benin – Benin Flag

Current Date And Time In Ouémé, Benin

Sunday, 28 June 2026
07:07:06 WAT
Capital: Porto-Novo
Currency: West African CFA Franc (XOF)
Timezone: UTC +01:00 (WAT)
Population: 773,421
Area: 1,281.00 km²
State Code: OU

States Near To Ouémé


Find states and regions closest to Ouémé in Benin with precise aerial distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles, plus exact 16-point compass bearing and heading direction. This location intelligence data is used by logistics professionals, supply chain analysts, market researchers, freight operators and travel planners working across Benin and Africa.

Key Benefits: Proximity data for cross-state logistics routing • Distance intelligence for market expansion into adjacent regions • Compass directions for navigation and route planning • Real-world distance units for freight, shipping and aviation use • Strategic decision-making for multi-state operations in Benin

📍 OuĂ©mĂ© Geographic & Demographics Profile Summary

To assist regional market researchers, location intelligence professionals and logistics managers in strategic decision-making, we have compiled the key geographic and demographic attributes for Ouémé from our regional database:

Capital CityPorto-Novo
Total Population773,421
Land Area1,281 km²
Population Density288.48 / km²
Center Latitude6.6148° N
Center Longitude2.5° E
Average Elevation0 m (-1 ft)
UTC Time Zone+01:00
FlagCountryDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Littoral Littoral17 mi27 km14 nm
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Atlantique Atlantique19 mi31 km17 nm
West (W)
National Flag Of Plateau Plateau50 mi81 km44 nm
North (N)
National Flag Of Mono Mono51 mi83 km45 nm
West (W)
National Flag Of Kouffo Kouffo58 mi93 km50 nm
West-northwest (WNW)
National Flag Of Zou Zou59 mi94 km51 nm
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Lagos Lagos59 mi94 km51 nm
East (E)
National Flag Of Ogun State Ogun State72 mi116 km62 nm
East-northeast (ENE)
National Flag Of Maritime Maritime84 mi134 km73 nm
West (W)
National Flag Of Collines Collines117 mi189 km102 nm
North (N)

Countries Near To Ouémé


Explore countries nearest to Ouémé by aerial distance, with exact distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles plus compass bearing and direction heading. Cross-border proximity from Ouémé supports import/export planning, international market research, travel corridor analysis and multi-country logistics coordination across Africa.

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FlagCountryDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Togo Togo112 mi181 km98 nm
West-southwest (WSW)
National Flag Of Ghana Ghana247 mi397 km214 nm
West-southwest (WSW)
National Flag Of Burkina Faso Burkina Faso332 mi534 km288 nm
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Nigeria Nigeria434 mi698 km377 nm
East (E)
National Flag Of Ivory Coast Ivory Coast551 mi887 km479 nm
West-southwest (WSW)

📊 Nearby States – Population & Area Comparison

Compare population, land area and population density of states geographically closest to Ouémé. This regional demographic snapshot supports market sizing, site selection, logistics zone planning and cross-state business analysis across Africa.

StateCountryPopulationArea (km²)Density (per km²)
Ouémé (You)Benin773,4211,281288.48
LittoralBenin690,5847910,065.35
AtlantiqueBenin896,9013,233217.60
PlateauBenin435,6233,26478.77
MonoBenin380,0781,605110.60
KouffoBenin560,1822,404106.88
ZouBenin628,6845,24375.69
LagosNigeria10,601,3453,5771,592.17
Ogun StateNigeria6,500,00016,981387.80
MaritimeTogo2,599,9556,395245.57
CollinesBenin602,06613,93132.04

🏆 Benin State Rankings

How does OuĂ©mĂ© rank within Benin? The top 10 states by population, land area and density are listed below — useful for regional benchmarking, investment prioritization and market-entry decisions. States where OuĂ©mĂ© appears are highlighted with ⭐.

👥 Most Populous States

StatePopulation
Atlantique896,901
Borgou802,503
OuĂ©mĂ© ⭐773,421
Littoral690,584
Zou628,684
Collines602,066
Atakora586,734
Alibori576,251
Kouffo560,182
Plateau435,623

📏 Largest States by Area

StateArea (km²)
Alibori26,242
Borgou25,856
Atakora20,499
Collines13,931
Donga11,126
Zou5,243
Plateau3,264
Atlantique3,233
Kouffo2,404
Mono1,605

🏙 Most Densely Populated

StateDensity/km²
Littoral10,065.35
OuĂ©mĂ© ⭐288.48
Atlantique217.60
Mono110.60
Kouffo106.88
Plateau78.77
Zou75.69
Collines32.04
Donga22.24
Atakora20.81
States By Alphabets
Compass Directions Rose
N (North)
0° or 360° - Directly facing the North Pole
NNE (North-Northeast)
22.5° - Direction midway between North and Northeast
NE (Northeast)
45° - Direction midway between North and East
ENE (East-Northeast)
67.5° - Direction midway between Northeast and East
E (East)
90° - Directly facing sunrise
ESE (East-Southeast)
112.5° - Direction midway between East and Southeast
SE (Southeast)
135° - Direction midway between East and South
SSE (South-Southeast)
157.5° - Direction midway between Southeast and South
S (South)
180° - Directly facing the South Pole
SSW (South-Southwest)
202.5° - Direction midway between South and Southwest
SW (Southwest)
225° - Direction midway between South and West
WSW (West-Southwest)
247.5° - Direction midway between Southwest and West
W (West)
270° - Directly facing sunset
WNW (West-Northwest)
292.5° - Direction midway between West and Northwest
NW (Northwest)
315° - Direction midway between West and North
NNW (North-Northwest)
337.5° - Direction midway between Northwest and North

🗺 Nearby States Distance Guide – OuĂ©mĂ©, Benin

🌍 Geographic Proximity & Location Intelligence

Ouémé is a state or region within Benin in Africa. Knowing which states and countries lie nearest to Ouémé is essential for regional market intelligence, inter-state trade corridor analysis, distribution network planning and cross-border logistics coordination. Distances are computed using the Great Circle (haversine) formula — the shortest aerial path between two geographic coordinates on Earth. View the nearby states or nearby countries above.

📏 Distance Units Explained

  • Miles (mi): Imperial distance unit used in the US, UK and aviation industries
  • Kilometers (km): Global metric standard for scientific, logistics and navigation use
  • Nautical Miles (nm): Used in maritime shipping, aviation routing and international navigation
  • Compass Bearing: 16-point compass rose showing exact heading from OuĂ©mĂ© to each nearby state or country — see the distance

📉 Business & Logistics Applications

  • Supply Chain Optimization: Plan efficient distribution routes from OuĂ©mĂ© to adjacent regions
  • Market Expansion: Identify the nearest markets for regional business growth and territory mapping
  • Freight & Cargo: Estimate inter-state transport distances for road, rail and air freight
  • Site Selection: Choose warehouse or hub locations based on proximity to neighboring states
  • Cross-State Partnerships: Identify collaborators in adjacent states of Benin — see Benin state rankings

🌎 Nearby Countries from OuĂ©mĂ©

This page also lists countries nearest to Ouémé by aerial distance. You can also explore the full countries near Benin page. Cross-border proximity data supports import/export planning, international market entry, travel corridor analysis and emergency logistics coordination across Africa.

📍 Compass Directions Explained

Each nearby state or country includes a compass heading from OuĂ©mĂ© using the 16-point compass rose (N, NNE, NE, ENE, E, ESE, SE, SSE, S, SSW, SW, WSW, W, WNW, NW, NNW). The bearing angle (0°â€“360°) is shown with a rotating arrow — see the states and countries above. Useful for aviation planning, maritime navigation, overland trucking and understanding the spatial layout around OuĂ©mĂ©.

✈️ Travel & Tourism Intelligence

Knowing the distance from Ouémé to neighboring states helps travel professionals, tour operators, hospitality businesses and travelers plan efficient itineraries across Benin. Also compare population and area data of nearby states.

🔎 Related State & Country Tools

🗺 OuĂ©mĂ© MapView the OuĂ©mĂ© satellite map with GPS coordinates for precise location planning.
🏙️ Cities in OuĂ©mĂ©Explore all cities and towns in OuĂ©mĂ© for urban market analysis.
🏳️ Benin Country DataGet complete Benin data including population, area, currency and timezone.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions – Nearby States of OuĂ©mĂ©

How is the distance from Ouémé to nearby states calculated?

Distances use the Great Circle (haversine) formula — the shortest aerial distance between two geographic coordinate points on Earth. Calculations use the latitude and longitude center point of each state. Results are shown in miles, kilometers and nautical miles. View the Ouémé map for exact GPS coordinates.

What does the compass direction from Ouémé mean?

The compass heading shows the bearing from OuĂ©mĂ© to each neighboring state or country using the 16-point compass rose. The rotating arrow shows the degree bearing (0°â€“360°), where 0°/360° is North, 90° East, 180° South and 270° West. See the states table and countries table above.

Which states are closest to Ouémé in Benin?

See the States Near To Ouémé table above. Each row shows the state name, flag, distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles, plus the compass direction and bearing symbol. You can also view the countries nearest to Ouémé below the states table, or compare all Benin states by area, population and density.

Why is nearby states data useful for business and logistics in Benin?

For supply chain managers, freight companies, market research analysts and regional business developers, state-level proximity data is critical for distribution hub placement, delivery route optimization, sales territory planning and identifying the fastest overland routes between markets in Africa. Use the population & area comparison and Benin state rankings on this page for deeper regional analysis. Also explore country population data, country area rankings and country timezones.