Lokossa Population 2026
Lokossa has a population of 47,246, making it the #17 biggest city in 🇧🇯 Benin, located in Mono. Roughly 0.3% of Benin's population lives here. It is about 14× smaller than Cotonou, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
47,246
Rank in Benin
#17
Coordinates
6.64°N, 1.72°E
~47 m elevation · Africa/Porto-Novo
Distance to capital (Porto-Novo)
99 km
61 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Mono
Cities near Lokossa
FAQ
What is the population of Lokossa?
Lokossa has a population of 47,246 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #17 biggest city in Benin.
What region is Lokossa in?
Lokossa is located in Mono, Benin.
Is Lokossa the capital of Benin?
No, the capital of Benin is Porto-Novo, about 99 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.