Ouessé Population 2026

Ouessé has a population of 15,658, making it the #65 biggest city in 🇧🇯 Benin, located in Collines. Roughly 0.1% of Benin's population lives here. It is about 43× smaller than Cotonou, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

15,658

Rank in Benin

#65

Coordinates

8.49°N, 2.43°E

~231 m elevation · Africa/Porto-Novo

Distance to capital (Porto-Novo)

222 km

138 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
Banté	17,682	#58

Cities near Ouessé

Tchaourou43,862 people · ~48 km away
Savé31,444 people · ~51 km away
Banté17,682 people · ~60 km away
Glazoué20,036 people · ~62 km away
Savalou38,162 people · ~80 km away
Dassa-Zoumè29,461 people · ~86 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Ouessé?

Ouessé has a population of 15,658 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #65 biggest city in Benin.

What region is Ouessé in?

Ouessé is located in Collines, Benin.

Is Ouessé the capital of Benin?

No, the capital of Benin is Porto-Novo, about 222 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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