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Benin Cities

Explore the urban centers that shaped Benin's history

Capital Major City

Porto-Novo

300,000
1730
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Capital of Benin, major political and cultural center.

Major City

Cotonou

800,000
1851
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Largest city of Benin, major commercial and economic center.

Major City

Parakou

200,000
1900
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Third largest city, major commercial and transportation center.

Major City

Djougou

150,000
1900
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Major city in northern Benin, commercial and cultural center.

Major City

Bohicon

120,000
1900
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Major city in central Benin, commercial and agricultural center.

Major City

Abomey

100,000
1625
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Major city in central Benin, historical and cultural center.

Major City

Natitingou

80,000
1900
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Major city in northern Benin, commercial and cultural center.

Major City

Lokossa

60,000
1900
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Major city in southern Benin, commercial and cultural center.

Major City

Ouidah

50,000
1721
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Major city in southern Benin, historical and cultural center.

Kandi

40,000
1900
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Major city in northern Benin, commercial and cultural center.

Savalou

30,000
1900
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Major city in Collines Department, commercial and cultural center.

Grand-Popo

20,000
1900
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Major port city, Atlantic Ocean gateway.

Sèmè-Kpodji

15,000
1900
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Major port city, Atlantic Ocean gateway.

Avrankou

10,000
1900
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Major port city, Atlantic Ocean gateway.

Adjohon

5,000
1900
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Major port city, Atlantic Ocean gateway.