Avrankou Population 2026
Avrankou has a population of 20,326, making it the #53 biggest city in 🇧🇯 Benin, located in Ouémé. Roughly 0.1% of Benin's population lives here. It is about 33× smaller than Cotonou, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
20,326
Rank in Benin
#53
Coordinates
6.56°N, 2.65°E
~28 m elevation · Africa/Porto-Novo
Distance to capital (Porto-Novo)
8 km
5 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Ouémé
| City | Population | Rank in Benin |
|---|---|---|
| Porto-Novo | 264,320 | #3 |
| Ekpé | 75,313 | #9 |
| Missérété | 41,657 | #23 |
| Adjarra | 24,132 | #44 |
| Semi | 23,636 | #47 |
Cities near Avrankou
FAQ
What is the population of Avrankou?
Avrankou has a population of 20,326 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #53 biggest city in Benin.
What region is Avrankou in?
Avrankou is located in Ouémé, Benin.
Is Avrankou the capital of Benin?
No, the capital of Benin is Porto-Novo, about 8 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.