Tanguiéta Population 2026
Tanguiéta has a population of 27,094, making it the #37 biggest city in 🇧🇯 Benin, located in Atakora. Roughly 0.2% of Benin's population lives here. It is about 25× smaller than Cotonou, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
27,094
Rank in Benin
#37
Coordinates
10.62°N, 1.27°E
~242 m elevation · Africa/Porto-Novo
Distance to capital (Porto-Novo)
482 km
299 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Atakora
| City | Population | Rank in Benin |
|---|---|---|
| Kérou | 54,276 | #13 |
| Natitingou | 53,284 | #14 |
| Péhonko | 37,217 | #28 |
| Cobly | 24,878 | #42 |
| Matéri | 24,490 | #43 |
| Boukoumbé | 22,386 | #50 |
| Tobré | 16,912 | #61 |
| Toukountouna | 16,330 | #63 |
Cities near Tanguiéta
- Toukountouna16,330 people · ~18 km away
- Matéri24,490 people · ~24 km away
- Cobly24,878 people · ~32 km away
- Natitingou53,284 people · ~37 km away
- Boukoumbé22,386 people · ~52 km away
- Péhonko37,217 people · ~92 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Tanguiéta?
Tanguiéta has a population of 27,094 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #37 biggest city in Benin.
What region is Tanguiéta in?
Tanguiéta is located in Atakora, Benin.
Is Tanguiéta the capital of Benin?
No, the capital of Benin is Porto-Novo, about 482 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.