Largest Cities in Benin

Top 76 cities ranked by largest cities

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Largest Cities — Benin

1 Cotonou 14 679,012

2 Abomey-Calavi 09 385,755

3 Porto-Novo 16 264,320

4 Parakou 10 255,478

5 Godomè 09 253,262

6 Abomey 18 117,824

7 Djougou 13 94,773

8 Bohicon 18 93,744

9 Ekpé 16 75,313

10 Nikki 10 66,109

11 Malanville 07 64,639

12 Kandi 07 56,043

13 Kérou 08 54,276

14 Natitingou 08 53,284

15 Pobé 17 49,232

16 Ouidah 09 47,616

17 Lokossa 15 47,246

18 Bassila 13 46,569

19 Tchaourou 10 43,862

20 Cové 18 43,554

21 Sakété 17 43,541

22 Comé 11 42,586

23 Missérété 16 41,657

24 Dogbo 12 41,341

25 Kétou 17 39,626

26 Savalou 11 38,162

27 Banikoara 07 37,571

28 Péhonko 08 37,217

29 Kalalé 10 35,513

30 Sinendé 10 35,267

31 Banigbé 17 31,984

32 Savé 11 31,444

33 Bembèrèkè 10 31,176

34 Dassa-Zoumè 11 29,461

35 Kopargo 13 28,605

36 Kouandé 09 27,197

37 Tanguiéta 08 27,094

38 Kpozoun 18 26,688

39 Sé 15 26,627

40 Ségbana 07 26,440

41 Aplahoué 12 26,340

42 Cobly 08 24,878

43 Matéri 08 24,490

44 Adjarra 16 24,132

45 Djidja 18 23,781

46 Klouékanmè 12 23,763

47 Semi 16 23,636

48 Allada 09 23,287

49 Ndali 10 23,264

50 Boukoumbé 08 22,386

51 Adjaouèrè 17 21,968

52 Toviklin 12 21,617

53 Avrankou 16 20,326

54 Glazoué 11 20,036

55 Ganvié 09 20,000

56 Djakotomé 12 19,498

57 Zinvié 09 18,157

58 Banté 11 17,682

59 Ouaké 13 17,259

60 Ouinhi 18 17,043

61 Tobré 08 16,912

62 Zé 09 16,903

63 Toukountouna 08 16,330

64 Pèrèrè 10 15,927

65 Ouessé 11 15,658

66 Athiémé 15 15,195

67 Tori-Bossito 09 14,844

68 Gogounou 07 14,248

69 Lalo 12 13,451

70 Hévié 09 13,450

71 Bétérou 10 13,108

72 Sam 07 12,006

73 Grand-Popo 15 9,847

74 Zounké 16 8,326

75 Guilmaro 08 6,516

76 Agoué 15 5,148

The largest cities in Benin represent major centers of economic activity, cultural influence, and population growth. Cotonou leads with a population of 679,012, followed by Abomey-Calavi and Porto-Novo. These cities serve as hubs for employment, education, and innovation, attracting residents from across the country and around the world.

Population size is a key indicator of a city's economic influence and infrastructure capacity. Larger cities typically offer more diverse job markets, extensive public transit systems, and a wider range of cultural amenities. 09 dominates the top 10 with 2 cities on the list, reflecting the state's strong economic pull and quality of life.

While large populations bring economic advantages, they also present challenges including higher costs of living, traffic congestion, and housing affordability concerns. Many of these cities have experienced significant growth over the past decade, driven by job opportunities in technology, healthcare, and professional services.

Did You Know?

1. Cotonou's population is larger than that of many small nations.
2. 09 has 2 cities in the top 10, more than any other state.
3. The 50th largest city still has a population of 22,386 — larger than most cities worldwide.
4. The top 5 cities combined have a population of 1,837,827.

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