Cotonou
Cotonou (French pronunciation: [kɔtɔnu]; Fon: Kútɔ̀nú) is the largest city in Benin. Its official population count was 679,012 inhabitants in 2012; however, over two million people live in the larger urban area.
Cotonou | |
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View of downtown Cotonou in 2019 | |
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Flag Coat of arms | |
Cotonou Location of Cotonou in yellow | |
| Coordinates: 6°22′N 2°26′E | |
| Country | Benin |
| Department | Littoral Department |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Luc Atrokpo |
| Area | |
| • Total | 79 km2 (31 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 51 m (167 ft) |
| Population (2013 census) | |
| • Total | 679,012 |
| • Density | 8,600/km2 (22,000/sq mi) |
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.
Cotonou is the seat of government in Benin, although Porto-Novo is the official capital.
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