Pobé Population 2026
Pobé has a population of 49,232, making it the #15 biggest city in 🇧🇯 Benin, located in Plateau. Roughly 0.3% of Benin's population lives here. It is about 14× smaller than Cotonou, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
49,232
Rank in Benin
#15
Coordinates
6.98°N, 2.66°E
~136 m elevation · Africa/Porto-Novo
Distance to capital (Porto-Novo)
54 km
34 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Plateau
Cities near Pobé
FAQ
What is the population of Pobé?
Pobé has a population of 49,232 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #15 biggest city in Benin.
What region is Pobé in?
Pobé is located in Plateau, Benin.
Is Pobé the capital of Benin?
No, the capital of Benin is Porto-Novo, about 54 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.