Most Dense in Benin

Top 76 cities ranked by most dense

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Most Dense — Benin

1 Cotonou 14 22,263/mi²

2 Ekpé 16 14,291/mi²

3 Porto-Novo 16 13,163/mi²

4 Abomey 18 2,149/mi²

5 Abomey-Calavi 09 1,537/mi²

6 Parakou 10 1,500/mi²

7 Missérété 16 1,307/mi²

8 Bohicon 18 1,100/mi²

9 Godomè 09 800/mi²

10 Comé 11 677/mi²

11 Adjarra 16 558/mi²

12 Lokossa 15 471/mi²

13 Toviklin 12 467/mi²

14 Banigbé 17 422/mi²

15 Pobé 17 360/mi²

16 Avrankou 16 351/mi²

17 Ouidah 09 339/mi²

18 Semi 16 303/mi²

19 Dogbo 12 296/mi²

20 Sakété 17 261/mi²

21 Sé 15 224/mi²

22 Ganvié 09 217/mi²

23 Athiémé 15 215/mi²

24 Kouandé 09 202/mi²

25 Ouinhi 18 192/mi²

26 Kpozoun 18 165/mi²

27 Klouékanmè 12 147/mi²

28 Tori-Bossito 09 146/mi²

29 Djakotomé 12 145/mi²

30 Allada 09 142/mi²

31 Cové 18 119/mi²

32 Zounké 16 94/mi²

33 Adjaouèrè 17 92/mi²

34 Zinvié 09 81/mi²

35 Zé 09 81/mi²

36 Lalo 12 81/mi²

37 Kopargo 13 74/mi²

38 Kétou 17 68/mi²

39 Cobly 08 67/mi²

40 Djougou 13 62/mi²

41 Boukoumbé 08 56/mi²

42 Malanville 07 56/mi²

43 Ouaké 13 55/mi²

44 Nikki 10 54/mi²

45 Péhonko 08 49/mi²

46 Natitingou 08 45/mi²

47 Aplahoué 12 45/mi²

48 Dassa-Zoumè 11 45/mi²

49 Hévié 09 43/mi²

50 Kandi 07 42/mi²

51 Glazoué 11 38/mi²

52 Savé 11 38/mi²

53 Savalou 11 38/mi²

54 Sinendé 10 37/mi²

55 Matéri 08 36/mi²

56 Grand-Popo 15 36/mi²

57 Toukountouna 08 32/mi²

58 Kérou 08 32/mi²

59 Kalalé 10 26/mi²

60 Djidja 18 25/mi²

61 Bembèrèkè 10 23/mi²

62 Tobré 08 22/mi²

63 Banikoara 07 22/mi²

64 Bassila 13 21/mi²

65 Pèrèrè 10 21/mi²

66 Agoué 15 19/mi²

67 Banté 11 17/mi²

68 Ndali 10 16/mi²

69 Ségbana 07 15/mi²

70 Tchaourou 10 13/mi²

71 Ouessé 11 13/mi²

72 Tanguiéta 08 9/mi²

73 Sam 07 8/mi²

74 Gogounou 07 8/mi²

75 Bétérou 10 4/mi²

76 Guilmaro 08 3/mi²

The most densely populated cities in Benin pack the most residents per square mile, creating vibrant urban environments with walkable neighborhoods and extensive public transit. Cotonou leads with 22,263 people per square mile.

High population density is often associated with better access to public transportation, more walkable streets, and a wider variety of restaurants, shops, and entertainment options within close proximity. These cities tend to have lower car ownership rates and shorter commute distances.

Dense cities face unique challenges including higher housing costs, limited parking, and potential overcrowding in public spaces. However, they also tend to have lower per-capita carbon footprints due to shared infrastructure and reduced driving.

Did You Know?

1. Cotonou has 22,263 people per square mile — that's roughly 35 people per acre.
2. Dense cities tend to have the most walkable neighborhoods and lowest car ownership rates in the country.
3. Urban density can reduce per-capita carbon emissions by up to 50% compared to suburban sprawl.

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