Which are the 10 largest cities in Benin? The ranking of the 10 largest cities in Benin is unsurprisingly dominated by the capital Cotonou. According to the demographic data we have, there are currently just over 2.5 million inhabitants in the Beninese capital.

The 10 largest cities in Benin concentrate more than a third of the country’s total population. According to the information we have, the total population of the Republic of Benin is currently estimated at around 12 million inhabitants. Cotonou, the capital of Benin, alone has around 2.5 million inhabitants. It is, therefore, no surprise that the capital Cotonou occupies first place in the ranking of the 10 largest cities in Benin. Despite an estimated population of over 2.5 million, Cotonou is not one of the 10 most populated cities on the African continent.

A well-known port city steeped in history, Porto-Novo comes second in the ranking of the 10 largest cities in Benin. According to the demographic data currently available to us, it has not yet passed the milestone of one million inhabitants, despite its status as the second largest city in Benin. The population of Porto-Novo is currently estimated at just over 900,000 inhabitants, according to the information we have.

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Unknown to the general public, Djougou, and agglomeration located in the northwest of the country, occupies third place in the ranking of the 10 largest cities in Benin. Its current population is estimated at around 267,000. With a population that slightly exceeds 264,000 inhabitants, Abomey-Bohicon ranks fourth in our ranking.

Mainly known as a commercial city, Djakotomey closes the ranks of the 10 largest cities in the Republic of Benin, according to the demographic data made available to us.

Top ten most populated Beninese cities

• 1st Cotonou with an estimated population of 2,557,723 inhabitants
• 2nd Porto-Novo with an estimated population of 926,839 inhabitants
• 3rd Djougou with an estimated population of 267,812 inhabitants
• 4th Abomey-Bohicon with an estimated population of 264,047 inhabitants
• 5th Parakou with an estimated population of 255,478 inhabitants
• 6th Kandi with an estimated population of 179,290 inhabitants
• 7th Malanville with an estimated population of 168,641 inhabitants
• 8th Ouidah with an estimated population of 162,034 inhabitants
• 9th Natitingou with an estimated population of 154,811 inhabitants
• 10th Djakotomey with an estimated population of 134,028 inhabitants.