Godomè Population 2026

Godomè has a population of 253,262, making it the #5 biggest city in 🇧🇯 Benin, located in Atlantique. Roughly 1.7% of Benin's population lives here. It is about 2.7× smaller than Cotonou, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

253,262

Rank in Benin

Coordinates

6.39°N, 2.35°E

~8 m elevation · Africa/Porto-Novo

Distance to capital (Porto-Novo)

31 km

19 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Atlantique

City	Population	Rank in Benin
Abomey-Calavi	385,755	#2
Ouidah	47,616	#16
Kouandé	27,197	#36
Allada	23,287	#48
Ganvié	20,000	#55
Zinvié	18,157	#57
Zé	16,903	#62

Cities near Godomè

Abomey-Calavi385,755 people · ~7 km away
Cotonou679,012 people · ~8 km away
Ganvié20,000 people · ~10 km away
Ekpé75,313 people · ~21 km away
Zinvié18,157 people · ~25 km away
Ouidah47,616 people · ~29 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Godomè?

Godomè has a population of 253,262 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #5 biggest city in Benin.

What region is Godomè in?

Godomè is located in Atlantique, Benin.

Is Godomè the capital of Benin?

No, the capital of Benin is Porto-Novo, about 31 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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