Cotonou
Cotonou is a city in Benin with a population of about 679,012.
BeninLarge city🏆 #1 most populated in Benin🕐 Africa/Porto-Novo
Cotonou is the largest city and seat of government of Benin. Its official population count was 679,012 in 2012; however, over two million people live in the larger urban area. The urban area continues to expand, notably toward the west. The city lies in the southeast of the country, between the Atlantic Ocean and Lake Nokoué.
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About Cotonou
| Country | Benin |
| Continent | Africa |
| Explore | 14 |
| Population | 679,012 |
| Local currency | XOF |
| Coordinates | 6.3654, 2.4183 |
| Time zone | Africa/Porto-Novo |
🧭 Facts & curiosities
| Settlement type | Large city |
| Distance to the capital | 25 km · Porto-Novo |
| Population (Benin) | #1 most populated in Benin |
| Where on Earth | 6°21′55″N · 2°25′6″E |
| Hemisphere | N · E |
| Distance to the equator | 709 km |
| Distance to the North Pole | 9,310 km |
| Did you know | More populous than 100% of all places |
| Same latitude as | Benin City (Nigeria) |
| Antipode (other side of Earth) | -6.37, -177.58 |
✈️ Distance to major cities
| Cairo | 4,000 km |
| Paris | 4,725 km |
| London | 5,025 km |
| Dubai | 5,985 km |
| São Paulo | 6,277 km |
| Moscow | 6,308 km |