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Bossakomè

Atlantiquevillage

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Coordinates6.70°, 2.41°

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City facts

Overview

Bossakomè is a village that lies in Atlantique, Benin. Up-to-date population figures for this locality are not available in the open datasets we monitor. On the world map it falls within the Eastern Hemisphere, specifically at 6.699°, 2.413°. Based on its equatorial position, residents likely encounter hot and humid year-round with little seasonal temperature variation. The location receives about 1,697 kWh/m² of solar irradiance per year and sunshine for roughly 66% of daylight hours. The remainder of this page draws on open public data to describe the area's demographics, climate, environment and nearby amenities.

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History & geography

Geography

Latitude
6.6990
Longitude
2.4134
Water area
View on OpenStreetMap

Coordinates & boundaries from the US Census TIGER/Line shapefiles.

Climate

Air quality

Walkability

Amenities nearby

Wildlife & biodiversity

Observations (last 5 yrs, 10 mi)
1,111
Distinct species (top 10)
10

Most-observed species

  • Pawpaw
    Carica papaya L. · Magnoliopsida
    24
  • Madagascar periwinkle, Rose periwinkle, Rosy periwinkle, Cape periwinkle, Old-maid, Pink periwinkle
    Catharanthus roseus (L.) G.Don · Magnoliopsida
    24
  • Neem
    Azadirachta indica A.Juss. · Magnoliopsida
    24
  • White-throated Bee-eater
    Merops albicollis Vieillot, 1817 · Aves
    18
  • intermediate egret
    Egretta intermedia (Wagler, 1829) · Aves
    18
  • Verdolaga-Francesa
    Talinum fruticosum (L.) Juss. · Magnoliopsida
    18
  • African Openbill
    Anastomus lamelligerus Temminck, 1823 · Aves
    18
  • African Jacana
    Actophilornis africanus (J.F.Gmelin, 1789) · Aves
    17

Citizen-science & research observations from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF).

Earthquake history

Quakes ≥ 2.5 (25 yrs, 62 mi)
1
Largest magnitude
4.4
Largest event
2009-09-11

Most recent

Events from the USGS Earthquake Catalog (global) (FDSN Event Web Service).

Photos

Sights & places nearby

Notable people from here

Geography & sun

Avg solar (kWh/m²/day)
4.65
Annual solar (kWh/m²)
1,697

Elevation, sunrise/sunset and daylight from Open-Meteo. Solar climatology from NASA POWER.

Nearby airports

Public attention

Books about this place

Recent natural events nearby

Ground air-quality sensors

Recently spotted species

Events

Sources

  • USGS Earthquake Catalog (global feed)
  • GBIF (Global Biodiversity Information Facility)
  • Open-Meteo / sunrise-sunset.org