What is the Capital of Benin?
Facts last checked 9 October 2026.
The capital city of Benin is Porto-Novo. Benin is located in Western Africa, Africa, with a population of 13,224,860. The official currency is the West African CFA franc and the primary language spoken is French.
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Porto-Novo at a glance
| Capital city | Porto-Novo |
|---|---|
| Country | Benin (Republic of Benin) |
| Region | Western Africa, Africa |
| Largest city | Cotonou |
| Country population | 13,224,860 (78th largest on this site) |
| Standard time | UTC+01:00 |
| Currency | West African CFA franc (XOF) |
| Calling code | +229 |
| Emergency number | 112 (works on most mobile networks worldwide) |
| Driving side | Right |
Capitals of countries bordering Benin
- Ouagadougou, capital of Burkina Faso
- Niamey, capital of Niger
- Abuja, capital of Nigeria
- Lomé, capital of Togo
Benin in context
- Benin covers 112,622 km², making it the 100th largest of the 196 countries on this site.
- Its population density of about 117 people per km² ranks 78th of 196 (1st = most crowded).
- It shares a land border with 4 countries: Burkina Faso, Niger, Nigeria, Togo.
- With 13,224,860 people, Benin holds about 3.0% of the population of Western Africa.
- That is roughly 0.9% of the Africa total counted on this site.
- Traffic drives on the right, and calendars start the week on Monday.
- Benin is a member state of the United Nations.
Capital of Benin — FAQ
What is the capital of Benin?
The capital of Benin is Porto-Novo.
Is Porto-Novo the largest city in Benin?
No — while Porto-Novo is the capital, the largest city in Benin is Cotonou.
What country is Porto-Novo in?
Porto-Novo is the capital city of Benin.
What continent is Porto-Novo in?
Porto-Novo, the capital of Benin, is located in Africa.
Is Porto-Novo the capital of Benin?
Yes — Porto-Novo is the capital of Benin (official name: Republic of Benin).
Porto-Novo is the capital of which country?
Porto-Novo is the capital of Benin, in Western Africa.
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