Dabou
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Climate normals · 2016–2025
When to go: Dabou month by month
Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Dabou are typically January, July and August, with average daytime highs around 27–31°C. February is usually the warmest month (average high 31°C), August the coldest (average low 23°C), and June the wettest (about 380 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | Rain (mm) | Sunshine (h/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30.6 | 24.6 | 78 | 10.2 |
| February | 30.7 | 25.3 | 105 | 10.0 |
| March | 30.5 | 25.2 | 149 | 9.5 |
| April | 30.4 | 25.2 | 179 | 9.8 |
| May | 29.3 | 24.6 | 343 | 9.0 |
| June | 27.6 | 23.7 | 380 | 7.8 |
| July | 27.1 | 23.3 | 151 | 9.4 |
| August | 26.9 | 22.9 | 93 | 8.5 |
| September | 27.4 | 23.3 | 172 | 9.0 |
| October | 28.2 | 23.7 | 264 | 9.8 |
| November | 29.2 | 24.1 | 212 | 10.3 |
| December | 30.0 | 24.4 | 120 | 10.2 |
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01 · SafetySafety and practical guidance for Dabou
What is the landscape and climate setting of Dabou?
Dabou is a port town situated in southern Ivory Coast, positioned geographically at coordinates 5.32556 latitude and -4.37685 longitude. Operating within the Africa/Abidjan timezone, this municipal area functions as the seat for both the Lagunes District and the Grands-Ponts Region, while also serving as a sub-prefecture of the Dabou Department and a designated commune.
How should visitors approach safety and practical planning for Dabou?
Static editorial content cannot assess current safety conditions, crime rates, policing practices, or healthcare quality for the port town of Dabou, as local evidence regarding these operational factors is unavailable in the permanent record. Travelers and researchers must verify safety precautions, advisory details, and practical logistics directly through official government channels or local authorities. When utilizing currency transactions within the region, the official monetary unit applied is the XOF, and administrative communications are conducted primarily in fr-CI.
02 · OverviewDabou, in brief
What defines the geography and administration of Dabou?
Dabou is a port town situated in southern Ivory Coast at coordinates 5.32556 latitude and -4.37685 longitude. Operating within the Africa/Abidjan timezone and utilizing the XOF currency, this municipality functions as a primary administrative hub.
How is the local governance structured across the area?
The settlement serves as the seat for the Lagunes District, the Grands-Ponts Region, and the Dabou Department, while also functioning as a designated sub-prefecture and commune. Transportation access for the municipal territory is supported by Dabou Airport.
What are the demographic markers of the sub-prefecture?
Statistical records from 2021 document a total population of 138,083 residents residing within the sub-prefecture. The broader administrative reach encompasses sixteen distinct villages as recorded in 2014 metrics.
Who are the notable figures associated with the town?
The locality has produced several prominent individuals across literature and sports. Writer Regina Yaou was born here in 1955 and lived until 2017. Additionally, the settlement is the birthplace of professional footballers Aristide Bahin, born in 1987, and Christian Koffi, born in 1990. Official administrative functions across these jurisdictions primarily utilize the fr-CI language designation.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dabou
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01 · Q&AWhere is Dabou located and what are its coordinates?
Dabou is situated in Ivory Coast at geographic coordinates 5.3256, -4.3769, with an elevation monitored in regional geographic surveys.
02 · Q&AWhat is the population and time zone of Dabou?
Dabou has a recorded population of approximately 138,083 and observes the Africa/Abidjan time zone.
03 · Q&AWhat languages and currency are used in Dabou?
Official and commonly spoken languages in Dabou include FR-CI, with XOF used for local transactions.
04 · Q&AHow can I check live conditions and daily updates for Dabou?
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