Abomey-Calavi Population 2026
Abomey-Calavi has a population of 385,755, making it the #2 biggest city in 🇧🇯 Benin, located in Atlantique. Roughly 2.5% of Benin's population lives here. It is about 1.8× smaller than Cotonou, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
385,755
Rank in Benin
#2
Coordinates
6.45°N, 2.36°E
~11 m elevation · Africa/Porto-Novo
Distance to capital (Porto-Novo)
28 km
17 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Atlantique
Cities near Abomey-Calavi
FAQ
What is the population of Abomey-Calavi?
Abomey-Calavi has a population of 385,755 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #2 biggest city in Benin.
What region is Abomey-Calavi in?
Abomey-Calavi is located in Atlantique, Benin.
Is Abomey-Calavi the capital of Benin?
No, the capital of Benin is Porto-Novo, about 28 km away.
Sources & notes
Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.