Banigbé Population 2026
Banigbé has a population of 31,984, making it the #31 biggest city in 🇧🇯 Benin, located in Plateau. Roughly 0.2% of Benin's population lives here. It is about 21× smaller than Cotonou, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
31,984
Rank in Benin
#31
Coordinates
6.65°N, 2.71°E
~49 m elevation · Africa/Porto-Novo
Distance to capital (Porto-Novo)
20 km
12 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Plateau
Cities near Banigbé
FAQ
What is the population of Banigbé?
Banigbé has a population of 31,984 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #31 biggest city in Benin.
What region is Banigbé in?
Banigbé is located in Plateau, Benin.
Is Banigbé the capital of Benin?
No, the capital of Benin is Porto-Novo, about 20 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.