Zé Population 2026
Zé has a population of 16,903, making it the #62 biggest city in 🇧🇯 Benin, located in Atlantique. Roughly 0.1% of Benin's population lives here. It is about 40× smaller than Cotonou, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
16,903
Rank in Benin
#62
Coordinates
6.78°N, 2.30°E
~39 m elevation · Africa/Porto-Novo
Distance to capital (Porto-Novo)
46 km
29 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Atlantique
Cities near Zé
FAQ
What is the population of Zé?
Zé has a population of 16,903 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #62 biggest city in Benin.
What region is Zé in?
Zé is located in Atlantique, Benin.
Is Zé the capital of Benin?
No, the capital of Benin is Porto-Novo, about 46 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.