Businesses in Ouidah
Hotels & Travel
Restaurants
Automotive
Financial Services
Medical
Beauty & Spas
Community & Government
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry Hotels & Travel: 26.3%
Restaurants: 19.2%
Education: 9.4%
Religion: 9.4%
Shopping: 9.4%
Entertainment: 5.4%
Other: 21%
| Area of Ouidah, Atlantique Department | 364 km² |
| Population | 74,286 |
| Male Population | 36,081 (48.6%) |
| Female Population | 38,205 (51.4%) |
| Population change from 1975 to 2015 | +420.1% |
| Population change from 2000 to 2015 | +104% |
| Median Age | 18.2 |
| Male Median Age | 17.3 |
| Female Median Age | 19.1 |
| Area Codes | 21 34 |
| Local Time | Friday 5:50 PM |
| Timezone | West Africa Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | 6.36307° / 2.08506° |
Ouidah, Atlantique Department - Map
Ouidah, Atlantique Department Population
Years 1975 to 2015| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 14,283 | 23,398 | 36,419 | 74,286 |
| Population Density | 39.2 / km² | 64.3 / km² | 100.1 / km² | 204.1 / km² |
Ouidah Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 104% from year 2000 to 2015| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ouidah, Atlantique Department | +420.1% | +217.5% | +104% |
| Atlantique Department | +413.3% | +186.4% | +88.8% |
| Benin | +233.9% | +118% | +56.5% |
Ouidah, Atlantique Department Median Age
Median Age: 18.2 years| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ouidah, Atlantique Department | 18.2 years | 19.1 years | 17.3 years |
| Atlantique Department | 18.2 years | 19 years | 17.4 years |
| Benin | 16.7 years | 17.7 years | 15.7 years |
Ouidah, Atlantique Department Population Tree
Population By Age and Gender| Age | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 5 | 6,217 | 6,190 | 12,408 |
| 5-9 | 5,704 | 5,646 | 11,351 |
| 10-14 | 4,589 | 4,548 | 9,138 |
| 15-19 | 3,356 | 3,334 | 6,690 |
| 20-24 | 2,741 | 3,171 | 5,913 |
| 25-29 | 2,502 | 3,293 | 5,796 |
| 30-34 | 2,456 | 2,875 | 5,332 |
| 35-39 | 2,209 | 2,421 | 4,631 |
| 40-44 | 1,826 | 1,805 | 3,632 |
| 45-49 | 1,298 | 1,287 | 2,585 |
| 50-54 | 1,080 | 1,101 | 2,181 |
| 55-59 | 589 | 539 | 1,128 |
| 60-64 | 579 | 653 | 1,232 |
| 65-69 | 274 | 339 | 613 |
| 70-74 | 264 | 373 | 638 |
| 75-79 | 128 | 181 | 310 |
| 80-84 | 128 | 274 | 402 |
| 85 Plus | 140 | 175 | 316 |
Ouidah, Atlantique Department Population Density
Population Density: 204.1 / km²| Location | Population | Area | Population Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ouidah, Atlantique Department | 74,286 | 364 km² | 204.1 / km² |
| Atlantique Department | 1.5 million | 3,137.8 km² | 482.9 / km² |
| Benin | 10.8 million | 115,295.3 km² | 93.7 / km² |
Ouidah, Atlantique Department Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Ancient Population until 2100Sources:
1. JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
2. CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
3. [Link] Klein Goldewijk, K., Beusen, A., Doelman, J., and Stehfest, E.: Anthropogenic land use estimates for the Holocene – HYDE 3.2, Earth Syst. Sci. Data, 9, 927–953, https://doi.org/10.5194/essd-9-927-2017, 2017.
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Ouidah Area Code 95: 50%
Area Code 21: 33.3%
Area Code 22: 16.7%
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.Sources: [Link] Kummu, M., Taka, M. & Guillaume, J. Gridded global datasets for Gross Domestic Product and Human Development Index over 1990–2015. Sci Data 5, 180004 (2018) doi:10.1038/sdata.2018.4
Ouidah, Atlantique Department CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ouidah, Atlantique Department | 47,101 t | 0.63 t | 129.4 t/km² |
| Atlantique Department | 861,901 t | 0.57 t | 274.7 t/km² |
| Benin | 5,965,281 t | 0.55 t | 51.7 t/km² |
Ouidah, Atlantique Department CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 47,101 t |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 0.63 t |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 129.4 t/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10| Flood | Medium (4) |
| Earthquake | Low (2) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
Sources: 1. Dilley, M., R.S. Chen, U. Deichmann, A.L. Lerner-Lam, M. Arnold, J. Agwe, P. Buys, O. Kjekstad, B. Lyon, and G. Yetman. 2005. Natural Disaster Hotspots: A Global Risk Analysis. Washington, D.C.: World Bank. https://doi.org/10.1596/0-8213-5930-4.
2. Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Earthquake Hazard Distribution - Peak Ground Acceleration. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4BZ63ZS.
3. Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Flood Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4668B3D.
Recent Nearby Earthquakes
Magnitude 3.0 and greater| Date | Time | Magnitude | Distance | Depth | Location | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10/09 | 8:10 PM | 4.4 | 42.3 km | 10,000 m | Benin - Togo region | usgs.gov |
Ouidah, Atlantique Department
Ouidah /ˈwiːdə/, historically also called Whydah /ˈhwaɪdə/, Juda, Juida by the French and Ajudá by the Portuguese, formally the Kingdom of Whydah (so named for the Whydah Bird of Paradise), is a city on the Atlantic coast of the Republic of Benin. Th.. Ouidah Wikipedia Page
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