Benin
The capital of Benin is Porto-Novo. Benin is in Africa.
- Capital
- Porto-Novo
- Continent
- Africa
- Area
- 112,622 km²
- Population
- 14,111,034 (2023, Wikidata)
- Official languages
- French
- Currency
- West African CFA Franc (XOF)
- Neighbours
- Burkina Faso, Niger, Nigeria, Togo
- Landlocked
- No
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Departments of Benin
Benin has 12 first-level administrative divisions.
| Name | Capital | Population | Area (km²) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alibori Department | Kandi | 867,463 | 26,242 |
| Atakora Department | Natitingou | 20,499 | |
| Atlantique Department | Ouidah | 3,233 | |
| Borgou Department | Parakou | 25,856 | |
| Collines department | Dassa-Zoumé | 13,931 | |
| Donga Department | Djougou | 11,126 | |
| Kouffo Department | Aplahoué | 741,895 | 2,404 |
| Littoral | Cotonou | 678,874 | 79 |
| Mono Department | Lokossa | 1,605 | |
| Ouémé Department | Porto-Novo | 1,096,850 | 1,281 |
| Plateau Department | Pobè | 3,264 | |
| Zou Department | Abomey | 5,243 |
Quick answers
What is the capital of Benin?
The capital of Benin is Porto-Novo.
Which continent is Benin in?
Benin is in Africa.
How big is Benin?
Benin covers 112,622 km². It is number 100 of 195 countries by area.
What is the population of Benin?
Wikidata lists the population of Benin as 14,111,034 (2023).
How many departments does Benin have?
Benin has 12 first-level administrative divisions, including Alibori Department, Atakora Department, and Atlantique Department.
Which countries border Benin?
Benin shares land borders with Burkina Faso, Niger, Nigeria, and Togo.