Oldest Cities in Benin

Top 76 cities ranked by oldest cities

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Oldest Cities — Benin

1 Natitingou 08 17.2

2 Pèrèrè 10 17.2

3 Péhonko 08 17.2

4 Parakou 10 17.2

5 Ouinhi 18 17.2

6 Ouidah 09 17.2

7 Ouessé 11 17.2

8 Ouaké 13 17.2

9 Nikki 10 17.2

10 Ndali 10 17.2

11 Pobé 17 17.2

12 Missérété 16 17.2

13 Matéri 08 17.2

14 Malanville 07 17.2

15 Lokossa 15 17.2

16 Lalo 12 17.2

17 Kpozoun 18 17.2

18 Kouandé 09 17.2

19 Kopargo 13 17.2

20 Sinendé 10 17.2

21 Zounké 16 17.2

22 Zinvié 09 17.2

23 Zé 09 17.2

24 Toviklin 12 17.2

25 Toukountouna 08 17.2

26 Tori-Bossito 09 17.2

27 Tobré 08 17.2

28 Tchaourou 10 17.2

29 Tanguiéta 08 17.2

30 Klouékanmè 12 17.2

31 Semi 16 17.2

32 Ségbana 07 17.2

33 Sé 15 17.2

34 Savé 11 17.2

35 Savalou 11 17.2

36 Sam 07 17.2

37 Sakété 17 17.2

38 Porto-Novo 16 17.2

39 Banigbé 17 17.2

40 Comé 11 17.2

41 Cobly 08 17.2

42 Boukoumbé 08 17.2

43 Bohicon 18 17.2

44 Bétérou 10 17.2

45 Bembèrèkè 10 17.2

46 Bassila 13 17.2

47 Banté 11 17.2

48 Banikoara 07 17.2

49 Cotonou 14 17.2

50 Avrankou 16 17.2

51 Athiémé 15 17.2

52 Aplahoué 12 17.2

53 Allada 09 17.2

54 Agoué 15 17.2

55 Adjarra 16 17.2

56 Adjaouèrè 17 17.2

57 Abomey-Calavi 09 17.2

58 Glazoué 11 17.2

59 Kétou 17 17.2

60 Kérou 08 17.2

61 Kandi 07 17.2

62 Kalalé 10 17.2

63 Hévié 09 17.2

64 Guilmaro 08 17.2

65 Grand-Popo 15 17.2

66 Gogounou 07 17.2

67 Godomè 09 17.2

68 Abomey 18 17.2

69 Ganvié 09 17.2

70 Ekpé 16 17.2

71 Dogbo 12 17.2

72 Djougou 13 17.2

73 Djidja 18 17.2

74 Djakotomé 12 17.2

75 Dassa-Zoumè 11 17.2

76 Cové 18 17.2

Cities with the oldest median ages in Benin often serve as popular retirement destinations or established communities with stable, long-term residents. Natitingou has a median age of 17.2 years.

Older median ages can indicate strong healthcare systems, quality of life factors that encourage aging in place, or communities that are particularly attractive to retirees. These cities often feature robust healthcare infrastructure and senior services.

Communities with older populations face unique planning challenges including healthcare capacity, accessibility, transportation for non-drivers, and maintaining a tax base as the workforce ages. Many are adapting their infrastructure and services to meet these evolving needs.

Did You Know?

1. Half of Natitingou's residents are over 17.2 years old.
2. Popular retirement destinations in Florida, Arizona, and the Carolinas dominate this list.
3. Cities with older populations typically have higher rates of homeownership and longer average residency periods.

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