Bembèrèkè Population 2026

Bembèrèkè has a population of 31,176, making it the #33 biggest city in 🇧🇯 Benin, located in Borgou. Roughly 0.2% of Benin's population lives here. It is about 22× smaller than Cotonou, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

31,176

Rank in Benin

#33

Coordinates

10.23°N, 2.66°E

~445 m elevation · Africa/Porto-Novo

Distance to capital (Porto-Novo)

415 km

258 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Borgou

City	Population	Rank in Benin
Parakou	255,478	#4
Nikki	66,109	#10
Tchaourou	43,862	#19
Kalalé	35,513	#29
Sinendé	35,267	#30
Ndali	23,264	#49
Pèrèrè	15,927	#64

Cities near Bembèrèkè

Sinendé35,267 people · ~34 km away
Ndali23,264 people · ~41 km away
Tobré16,912 people · ~58 km away
Pèrèrè15,927 people · ~59 km away
Nikki66,109 people · ~68 km away
Péhonko37,217 people · ~72 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Bembèrèkè?

Bembèrèkè has a population of 31,176 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #33 biggest city in Benin.

What region is Bembèrèkè in?

Bembèrèkè is located in Borgou, Benin.

Is Bembèrèkè the capital of Benin?

No, the capital of Benin is Porto-Novo, about 415 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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