Banté Population 2026

Banté has a population of 17,682, making it the #58 biggest city in 🇧🇯 Benin, located in Collines. Roughly 0.1% of Benin's population lives here. It is about 38× smaller than Cotonou, the country's biggest city.

Location of Banté (capital Porto-Novo shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.

Population (city proper)

17,682

Rank in Benin

#58

Coordinates

8.41°N, 1.89°E

~270 m elevation · Africa/Porto-Novo

Distance to capital (Porto-Novo)

227 km

141 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Collines

City	Population	Rank in Benin
Comé	42,586	#22
Savalou	38,162	#26
Savé	31,444	#32
Dassa-Zoumè	29,461	#34
Glazoué	20,036	#54
Ouessé	15,658	#65

Cities near Banté

Savalou38,162 people · ~55 km away
Ouessé15,658 people · ~60 km away
Glazoué20,036 people · ~61 km away
Bassila46,569 people · ~71 km away
Savé31,444 people · ~78 km away
Dassa-Zoumè29,461 people · ~80 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Banté?

Banté has a population of 17,682 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #58 biggest city in Benin.

What region is Banté in?

Banté is located in Collines, Benin.

Is Banté the capital of Benin?

No, the capital of Benin is Porto-Novo, about 227 km away.

Sources & notes

Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.

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