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Abomey-Calavi overview
Abomey-Calavi (orange) and the other large cities of Benin
Abomey-Calavi lies in Atlantique in Benin at 6.45°N, 2.36°E, about 11 m above sea level. The local time zone is Africa/Porto-Novo (UTC+1).
It is smaller than Cotonou (679,012) and larger than Porto-Novo (264,320). The largest city in Benin is Cotonou with 679,012 people; the capital, Porto-Novo, has 264,320.
The national capital, Porto-Novo, is about 28 km away; the nearest large city is Godomè, 7 km from Abomey-Calavi.
Benin as a whole has a live population of 15,275,391 (+2.4% a year) and ranks #76 of 238 countries — see the Benin population page for the full statistics and the Benin atlas for provinces, terrain and society maps.
Cities near Abomey-Calavi
| City | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Godomè Atlantique | 7 km | 253,262 |
| Cotonou Littoral | 12 km | 679,012 |
| Ekpé Ouémé | 21 km | 75,313 |
| Porto-NovoCapital Ouémé | 28 km | 264,320 |
| Missérété Ouémé | 29 km | 41,657 |
| Ouidah Atlantique | 31 km | 47,616 |
| Sakété Plateau | 46 km | 43,541 |
| Comé Collines | 53 km | 42,586 |
Largest cities in Benin
| # | City | Region | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cotonou | Littoral | 679,012 |
| 2 | Abomey-Calavi | Atlantique | 385,755 |
| 3 | Porto-NovoCapital | Ouémé | 264,320 |
| 4 | Parakou | Borgou | 255,478 |
| 5 | Godomè | Atlantique | 253,262 |
| 6 | Abomey | Zou | 117,824 |
| 7 | Djougou | Donga | 94,773 |
| 8 | Bohicon | Zou | 93,744 |
| 9 | Ekpé | Ouémé | 75,313 |
| 10 | Nikki | Borgou | 66,109 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Abomey-Calavi?
Abomey-Calavi has about 385,755 inhabitants according to the latest official census or estimate compiled by GeoNames. This is the city proper; the metropolitan area is larger.
Is Abomey-Calavi the capital of Benin?
No. The capital of Benin is Porto-Novo (264,320 people), about 28 km away. Abomey-Calavi is the 2nd largest city of the country.
How big is Abomey-Calavi compared with the rest of Benin?
Its 385,755 residents are 2.5% of the 15,275,391 people living in Benin today. Cotonou is larger with 679,012 people.
Where is Abomey-Calavi?
In Atlantique, Benin, at latitude 6.45 and longitude 2.36, 11 m above sea level. Nearby large cities include Godomè (7 km), Cotonou (12 km), Ekpé (21 km).
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