Nikki Population 2026

Nikki has a population of 66,109, making it the #10 biggest city in 🇧🇯 Benin, located in Borgou. Roughly 0.4% of Benin's population lives here. It is about 10× smaller than Cotonou, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

66,109

Rank in Benin

#10

Coordinates

9.94°N, 3.21°E

~403 m elevation · Africa/Porto-Novo

Distance to capital (Porto-Novo)

389 km

242 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Borgou

City	Population	Rank in Benin
Parakou	255,478	#4
Tchaourou	43,862	#19
Kalalé	35,513	#29
Sinendé	35,267	#30
Bembèrèkè	31,176	#33
Ndali	23,264	#49
Pèrèrè	15,927	#64

Cities near Nikki

Pèrèrè15,927 people · ~29 km away
Kalalé35,513 people · ~44 km away
Ndali23,264 people · ~54 km away
Bembèrèkè31,176 people · ~68 km away
Parakou255,478 people · ~92 km away
Sinendé35,267 people · ~102 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Nikki?

Nikki has a population of 66,109 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #10 biggest city in Benin.

What region is Nikki in?

Nikki is located in Borgou, Benin.

Is Nikki the capital of Benin?

No, the capital of Benin is Porto-Novo, about 389 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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