Ouaké Population 2026
Ouaké has a population of 17,259, making it the #59 biggest city in 🇧🇯 Benin, located in Donga. Roughly 0.1% of Benin's population lives here. It is about 39× smaller than Cotonou, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
17,259
Rank in Benin
#59
Coordinates
9.66°N, 1.38°E
~396 m elevation · Africa/Porto-Novo
Distance to capital (Porto-Novo)
377 km
234 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Donga
Cities near Ouaké
FAQ
What is the population of Ouaké?
Ouaké has a population of 17,259 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #59 biggest city in Benin.
What region is Ouaké in?
Ouaké is located in Donga, Benin.
Is Ouaké the capital of Benin?
No, the capital of Benin is Porto-Novo, about 377 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.