Djougou Population 2026

Djougou has a population of 94,773, making it the #7 biggest city in 🇧🇯 Benin, located in Donga. Roughly 0.6% of Benin's population lives here. It is about 7.2× smaller than Cotonou, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

94,773

Rank in Benin

Coordinates

9.71°N, 1.67°E

~444 m elevation · Africa/Porto-Novo

Distance to capital (Porto-Novo)

372 km

231 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Donga

City	Population	Rank in Benin
Bassila	46,569	#18
Kopargo	28,605	#35
Ouaké	17,259	#59

Cities near Djougou

Kopargo28,605 people · ~20 km away
Ouaké17,259 people · ~31 km away
Péhonko37,217 people · ~68 km away
Natitingou53,284 people · ~73 km away
Tobré16,912 people · ~74 km away
Bassila46,569 people · ~78 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Djougou?

Djougou has a population of 94,773 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #7 biggest city in Benin.

What region is Djougou in?

Djougou is located in Donga, Benin.

Is Djougou the capital of Benin?

No, the capital of Benin is Porto-Novo, about 372 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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