Smallest Cities in Benin

Top 76 cities ranked by smallest cities

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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 Sam 07 12,006

6 Bétérou 10 13,108

7 Hévié 09 13,450

8 Lalo 12 13,451

9 Gogounou 07 14,248

10 Tori-Bossito 09 14,844

11 Athiémé 15 15,195

12 Ouessé 11 15,658

13 Pèrèrè 10 15,927

14 Toukountouna 08 16,330

15 Zé 09 16,903

16 Tobré 08 16,912

17 Ouinhi 18 17,043

18 Ouaké 13 17,259

19 Banté 11 17,682

20 Zinvié 09 18,157

21 Djakotomé 12 19,498

22 Ganvié 09 20,000

23 Glazoué 11 20,036

24 Avrankou 16 20,326

25 Toviklin 12 21,617

26 Adjaouèrè 17 21,968

27 Boukoumbé 08 22,386

28 Ndali 10 23,264

29 Allada 09 23,287

30 Semi 16 23,636

31 Klouékanmè 12 23,763

32 Djidja 18 23,781

33 Adjarra 16 24,132

34 Matéri 08 24,490

35 Cobly 08 24,878

36 Aplahoué 12 26,340

37 Ségbana 07 26,440

38 Sé 15 26,627

39 Kpozoun 18 26,688

40 Tanguiéta 08 27,094

41 Kouandé 09 27,197

42 Kopargo 13 28,605

43 Dassa-Zoumè 11 29,461

44 Bembèrèkè 10 31,176

45 Savé 11 31,444

46 Banigbé 17 31,984

47 Sinendé 10 35,267

48 Kalalé 10 35,513

49 Péhonko 08 37,217

50 Banikoara 07 37,571

51 Savalou 11 38,162

52 Kétou 17 39,626

53 Dogbo 12 41,341

54 Missérété 16 41,657

55 Comé 11 42,586

56 Sakété 17 43,541

57 Cové 18 43,554

58 Tchaourou 10 43,862

59 Bassila 13 46,569

60 Lokossa 15 47,246

61 Ouidah 09 47,616

62 Pobé 17 49,232

63 Natitingou 08 53,284

64 Kérou 08 54,276

65 Kandi 07 56,043

66 Malanville 07 64,639

67 Nikki 10 66,109

68 Ekpé 16 75,313

69 Bohicon 18 93,744

70 Djougou 13 94,773

71 Abomey 18 117,824

72 Godomè 09 253,262

73 Parakou 10 255,478

74 Porto-Novo 16 264,320

75 Abomey-Calavi 09 385,755

76 Cotonou 14 679,012

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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