Ekpé Population 2026
Ekpé has a population of 75,313, making it the #9 biggest city in 🇧🇯 Benin, located in Ouémé. Roughly 0.5% of Benin's population lives here. It is about 9.0× smaller than Cotonou, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
75,313
Rank in Benin
#9
Coordinates
6.39°N, 2.54°E
~9 m elevation · Africa/Porto-Novo
Distance to capital (Porto-Novo)
14 km
9 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Ouémé
| City | Population | Rank in Benin |
|---|---|---|
| Porto-Novo | 264,320 | #3 |
| Missérété | 41,657 | #23 |
| Adjarra | 24,132 | #44 |
| Semi | 23,636 | #47 |
| Avrankou | 20,326 | #53 |
Cities near Ekpé
- Semi23,636 people · ~9 km away
- Cotonou679,012 people · ~13 km away
- Porto-Novo264,320 people · ~14 km away
- Ganvié20,000 people · ~18 km away
- Missérété41,657 people · ~19 km away
- Abomey-Calavi385,755 people · ~21 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Ekpé?
Ekpé has a population of 75,313 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #9 biggest city in Benin.
What region is Ekpé in?
Ekpé is located in Ouémé, Benin.
Is Ekpé the capital of Benin?
No, the capital of Benin is Porto-Novo, about 14 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.