Porto-Novo Population 2026 capital
Porto-Novo has a population of 264,320, making it the #3 biggest city in 🇧🇯 Benin, located in Ouémé. Roughly 1.7% of Benin's population lives here. It is about 2.6× smaller than Cotonou, the country's biggest city. Porto-Novo is the capital of Benin.
Population (city proper)
264,320
Rank in Benin
#3
Coordinates
6.50°N, 2.60°E
~20 m elevation · Africa/Porto-Novo
Other big cities in Ouémé
Cities near Porto-Novo
FAQ
What is the population of Porto-Novo?
Porto-Novo has a population of 264,320 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #3 biggest city in Benin.
What region is Porto-Novo in?
Porto-Novo is located in Ouémé, Benin.
Is Porto-Novo the capital of Benin?
Yes, Porto-Novo is the capital of Benin.
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.