Kalalé Population 2026
Kalalé has a population of 35,513, making it the #29 biggest city in 🇧🇯 Benin, located in Borgou. Roughly 0.2% of Benin's population lives here. It is about 19× smaller than Cotonou, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
35,513
Rank in Benin
#29
Coordinates
10.29°N, 3.38°E
~406 m elevation · Africa/Porto-Novo
Distance to capital (Porto-Novo)
431 km
268 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Borgou
Cities near Kalalé
FAQ
What is the population of Kalalé?
Kalalé has a population of 35,513 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #29 biggest city in Benin.
What region is Kalalé in?
Kalalé is located in Borgou, Benin.
Is Kalalé the capital of Benin?
No, the capital of Benin is Porto-Novo, about 431 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.