Kérou Population 2026
Kérou has a population of 54,276, making it the #13 biggest city in 🇧🇯 Benin, located in Atakora. Roughly 0.4% of Benin's population lives here. It is about 13× smaller than Cotonou, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
54,276
Rank in Benin
#13
Coordinates
10.83°N, 2.10°E
~332 m elevation · Africa/Porto-Novo
Distance to capital (Porto-Novo)
485 km
301 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Atakora
| City | Population | Rank in Benin |
|---|---|---|
| Natitingou | 53,284 | #14 |
| Péhonko | 37,217 | #28 |
| Tanguiéta | 27,094 | #37 |
| Cobly | 24,878 | #42 |
| Matéri | 24,490 | #43 |
| Boukoumbé | 22,386 | #50 |
| Tobré | 16,912 | #61 |
| Toukountouna | 16,330 | #63 |
Cities near Kérou
FAQ
What is the population of Kérou?
Kérou has a population of 54,276 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #13 biggest city in Benin.
What region is Kérou in?
Kérou is located in Atakora, Benin.
Is Kérou the capital of Benin?
No, the capital of Benin is Porto-Novo, about 485 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.