Pèrèrè Population 2026

Pèrèrè has a population of 15,927, making it the #64 biggest city in 🇧🇯 Benin, located in Borgou. Roughly 0.1% of Benin's population lives here. It is about 43× smaller than Cotonou, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

15,927

Rank in Benin

#64

Coordinates

9.80°N, 2.98°E

~424 m elevation · Africa/Porto-Novo

Distance to capital (Porto-Novo)

369 km

229 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Borgou

City	Population	Rank in Benin
Parakou	255,478	#4
Nikki	66,109	#10
Tchaourou	43,862	#19
Kalalé	35,513	#29
Sinendé	35,267	#30
Bembèrèkè	31,176	#33
Ndali	23,264	#49

Cities near Pèrèrè

Nikki66,109 people · ~29 km away
Ndali23,264 people · ~30 km away
Bembèrèkè31,176 people · ~59 km away
Parakou255,478 people · ~64 km away
Kalalé35,513 people · ~70 km away
Sinendé35,267 people · ~90 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Pèrèrè?

Pèrèrè has a population of 15,927 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #64 biggest city in Benin.

What region is Pèrèrè in?

Pèrèrè is located in Borgou, Benin.

Is Pèrèrè the capital of Benin?

No, the capital of Benin is Porto-Novo, about 369 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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