Matéri Population 2026
Matéri has a population of 24,490, making it the #43 biggest city in 🇧🇯 Benin, located in Atakora. Roughly 0.2% of Benin's population lives here. It is about 28× smaller than Cotonou, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
24,490
Rank in Benin
#43
Coordinates
10.70°N, 1.06°E
~200 m elevation · Africa/Porto-Novo
Distance to capital (Porto-Novo)
497 km
309 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Atakora
| City | Population | Rank in Benin |
|---|---|---|
| Kérou | 54,276 | #13 |
| Natitingou | 53,284 | #14 |
| Péhonko | 37,217 | #28 |
| Tanguiéta | 27,094 | #37 |
| Cobly | 24,878 | #42 |
| Boukoumbé | 22,386 | #50 |
| Tobré | 16,912 | #61 |
| Toukountouna | 16,330 | #63 |
Cities near Matéri
- Cobly24,878 people · ~24 km away
- Tanguiéta27,094 people · ~24 km away
- Toukountouna16,330 people · ~40 km away
- Natitingou53,284 people · ~56 km away
- Boukoumbé22,386 people · ~58 km away
- Kopargo28,605 people · ~109 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Matéri?
Matéri has a population of 24,490 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #43 biggest city in Benin.
What region is Matéri in?
Matéri is located in Atakora, Benin.
Is Matéri the capital of Benin?
No, the capital of Benin is Porto-Novo, about 497 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.