Bassila Population 2026

Bassila has a population of 46,569, making it the #18 biggest city in 🇧🇯 Benin, located in Donga. Roughly 0.3% of Benin's population lives here. It is about 15× smaller than Cotonou, the country's biggest city.

Location of Bassila (capital Porto-Novo shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.

Population (city proper)

46,569

Rank in Benin

#18

Coordinates

9.01°N, 1.67°E

~388 m elevation · Africa/Porto-Novo

Distance to capital (Porto-Novo)

298 km

185 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Donga

City	Population	Rank in Benin
Djougou	94,773	#7
Kopargo	28,605	#35
Ouaké	17,259	#59

Cities near Bassila

Banté17,682 people · ~71 km away
Djougou94,773 people · ~78 km away
Ouaké17,259 people · ~79 km away
Kopargo28,605 people · ~94 km away
Ouessé15,658 people · ~102 km away
Tchaourou43,862 people · ~103 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Bassila?

Bassila has a population of 46,569 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #18 biggest city in Benin.

What region is Bassila in?

Bassila is located in Donga, Benin.

Is Bassila the capital of Benin?

No, the capital of Benin is Porto-Novo, about 298 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.

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