Savé Population 2026

Savé has a population of 31,444, making it the #32 biggest city in 🇧🇯 Benin, located in Collines. Roughly 0.2% of Benin's population lives here. It is about 22× smaller than Cotonou, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

31,444

Rank in Benin

#32

Coordinates

8.03°N, 2.49°E

~190 m elevation · Africa/Porto-Novo

Distance to capital (Porto-Novo)

171 km

106 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Collines

City	Population	Rank in Benin
Comé	42,586	#22
Savalou	38,162	#26
Dassa-Zoumè	29,461	#34
Glazoué	20,036	#54
Banté	17,682	#58
Ouessé	15,658	#65

Cities near Savé

Glazoué20,036 people · ~30 km away
Dassa-Zoumè29,461 people · ~46 km away
Ouessé15,658 people · ~51 km away
Savalou38,162 people · ~57 km away
Kétou39,626 people · ~76 km away
Banté17,682 people · ~78 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Savé?

Savé has a population of 31,444 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #32 biggest city in Benin.

What region is Savé in?

Savé is located in Collines, Benin.

Is Savé the capital of Benin?

No, the capital of Benin is Porto-Novo, about 171 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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