Tchaourou Population 2026

Tchaourou has a population of 43,862, making it the #19 biggest city in 🇧🇯 Benin, located in Borgou. Roughly 0.3% of Benin's population lives here. It is about 15× smaller than Cotonou, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

43,862

Rank in Benin

#19

Coordinates

8.89°N, 2.60°E

~332 m elevation · Africa/Porto-Novo

Distance to capital (Porto-Novo)

266 km

165 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Borgou

City	Population	Rank in Benin
Parakou	255,478	#4
Nikki	66,109	#10
Kalalé	35,513	#29
Sinendé	35,267	#30
Bembèrèkè	31,176	#33
Ndali	23,264	#49
Pèrèrè	15,927	#64

Cities near Tchaourou

Ouessé15,658 people · ~48 km away
Parakou255,478 people · ~50 km away
Banté17,682 people · ~94 km away
Savé31,444 people · ~96 km away
Bassila46,569 people · ~103 km away
Ndali23,264 people · ~109 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Tchaourou?

Tchaourou has a population of 43,862 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #19 biggest city in Benin.

What region is Tchaourou in?

Tchaourou is located in Borgou, Benin.

Is Tchaourou the capital of Benin?

No, the capital of Benin is Porto-Novo, about 266 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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