Kétou Population 2026
Kétou has a population of 39,626, making it the #25 biggest city in 🇧🇯 Benin, located in Plateau. Roughly 0.3% of Benin's population lives here. It is about 17× smaller than Cotonou, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
39,626
Rank in Benin
#25
Coordinates
7.36°N, 2.60°E
~103 m elevation · Africa/Porto-Novo
Distance to capital (Porto-Novo)
96 km
60 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Plateau
Cities near Kétou
FAQ
What is the population of Kétou?
Kétou has a population of 39,626 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #25 biggest city in Benin.
What region is Kétou in?
Kétou is located in Plateau, Benin.
Is Kétou the capital of Benin?
No, the capital of Benin is Porto-Novo, about 96 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.