Ganvié Population 2026
Ganvié has a population of 20,000, making it the #55 biggest city in 🇧🇯 Benin, located in Atlantique. Roughly 0.1% of Benin's population lives here. It is about 34× smaller than Cotonou, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
20,000
Rank in Benin
#55
Coordinates
6.46°N, 2.39°E
~2 m elevation · Africa/Porto-Novo
Distance to capital (Porto-Novo)
24 km
15 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Atlantique
Cities near Ganvié
- Abomey-Calavi385,755 people · ~4 km away
- Godomè253,262 people · ~10 km away
- Cotonou679,012 people · ~11 km away
- Zinvié18,157 people · ~17 km away
- Ekpé75,313 people · ~18 km away
- Porto-Novo264,320 people · ~24 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Ganvié?
Ganvié has a population of 20,000 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #55 biggest city in Benin.
What region is Ganvié in?
Ganvié is located in Atlantique, Benin.
Is Ganvié the capital of Benin?
No, the capital of Benin is Porto-Novo, about 24 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.