Smallest Cities in Benin

Top 77 cities ranked by smallest cities

Smallest Cities - Benin

1 Agoué 15 5,148
2 Guilmaro 08 6,516
3 Zounké 16 8,326
4 Grand-Popo 15 9,847
5 Bétérou 10 13,108
6 Lalo 12 13,451
7 Tori-Bossito 09 14,844
8 Ouessé 11 15,658
9 Pèrèrè 10 15,927
10 Toukountouna 08 16,330
11 Zé 09 16,903
12 Tobré 08 16,912
13 Ouinhi 18 17,043
14 Ouaké 13 17,259
15 Banté 11 17,682
16 Godomè 09 17,870
17 Zinvié 09 18,157
18 Djakotomé 12 19,498
19 Ganvié 09 20,000
20 Glazoué 11 20,036
21 Avrankou 16 20,326
22 Toviklin 12 21,617
23 Adjaouèrè 17 21,968
24 Boukoumbé 08 22,386
25 Sam 07 22,762
26 Allada 09 23,287
27 Semi 16 23,636
28 Klouékanmè 12 23,763
29 Djidja 18 23,781
30 Adjarra 16 24,132
31 Matéri 08 24,490
32 Cobly 08 24,878
33 Sé 15 26,627
34 Kpozoun 18 26,688
35 Tanguiéta 08 27,094
36 Kouandé 09 27,197
37 Kopargo 13 28,605
38 Bembèrèkè 10 31,176
39 Savé 11 31,444
40 Banigbé 17 31,984
41 Goumori 07 33,241
42 Hévié 09 33,947
43 Sinendé 10 35,267
44 Kalalé 10 35,513
45 Péhonko 08 37,217
46 Banikoara 07 37,571
47 Savalou 11 38,162
48 Kétou 17 39,626
49 Missérété 16 41,657
50 Comé 11 42,586
51 Sakété 17 43,541
52 Cové 18 43,554
53 Tchaourou 10 43,862
54 Bassila 13 46,569
55 Pobé 17 49,232
56 Natitingou 08 53,284
57 Kérou 08 54,276
58 Athiémé 15 56,483
59 Malanville 07 64,639
60 Nikki 10 66,109
61 Ekpé 16 75,313
62 Lokossa 15 77,065
63 Ségbana 07 89,081
64 Bohicon 18 93,744
65 Dogbo 12 101,870
66 Dassa-Zoumè 11 112,118
67 Ndali 10 113,604
68 Gogounou 07 117,523
69 Abomey 18 117,824
70 Ouidah 09 162,034
71 Aplahoué 12 170,069
72 Kandi 07 179,290
73 Porto-Novo 16 234,168
74 Djougou 13 237,040
75 Parakou 10 255,478
76 Abomey-Calavi 09 385,755
77 Cotonou 14 780,000

The smallest cities in Benin (with populations above 5,000) offer a different quality of life compared to major metropolitan areas. Agoué has a population of just 5,148. These communities often feature lower costs of living, stronger neighborhood connections, and less congestion.

Small cities can offer significant advantages for residents seeking affordable housing, shorter commutes, and a close-knit community feel. Many serve as regional centers for surrounding rural areas, providing essential services while maintaining a small-town atmosphere.

Despite their smaller size, many of these cities have thriving local economies, good school systems, and access to outdoor recreation. They represent an alternative to the fast-paced lifestyle of major metropolitan areas.

Did You Know?

  • 1. At 5,148 residents, Agoué is smaller than a single large apartment complex in New York City.
  • 2. Small cities (5,000-10,000) make up the majority of incorporated places in the United States.
  • 3. Many of the smallest cities serve as county seats or regional service centers for surrounding rural communities.

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