Ouaké

Commune and city in Donga Department, Benin

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]

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.

References

1. "Ouake". Atlas Monographique des Communes du Benin. Retrieved January 5, 2010.^{[permanent dead link]}
2. "Communes of Benin". Statoids. Retrieved January 5, 2010.

9°39′42″N 1°23′5″E / 9.66167°N 1.38472°E / 9.66167; 1.38472