Cotonou
Benin's working city rather than its capital, with a motorbike-taxi fleet you hear before you see. Ganvié's stilt village on the lagoon is the reason most people come through.
Cotonou in eight slides
Wikipedia · 4 Sep 2026
Things to do in Cotonou
Where to stay in Cotonou
Cotonou in a day, two days, three
Landmarks in Cotonou
This is a list of notable buildings and structures in Benin:
Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0 · 12 Jul 2026
Cotonou is the seat of government and largest city of Benin. The official city proper population was 679,012 in 2012; however, over two million people live in the larger urban area. The urban area continues to expand, notably toward the west.
Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0 · 7 Aug 2026
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Cotonou is the seat of government and largest city of Benin. The official city proper population was 679,012 in 2012; however, over two million people live in the larger urban area. The urban area continues to expand, notably toward the west.
Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0 · 7 Aug 2026
Adoscam · CC BY-SA 4.0
Cotonou is the seat of government and largest city of Benin. The official city proper population was 679,012 in 2012; however, over two million people live in the larger urban area. The urban area continues to expand, notably toward the west.
Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0 · 7 Aug 2026
Adoscam · CC BY-SA 4.0
Cotonou is the seat of government and largest city of Benin. The official city proper population was 679,012 in 2012; however, over two million people live in the larger urban area. The urban area continues to expand, notably toward the west.
Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0 · 7 Aug 2026
Adoscam · CC BY-SA 4.0
The Palais de la Marina is a government complex in Cotonou, Benin. The palace is relevant in Beninese politics, being used to hold government meetings between the Cabinet of Benin, ambassadors, and the president.
Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0 · 23 Feb 2026
Adoscam · CC BY-SA 4.0
This is a list of notable buildings and structures in Benin:
Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0 · 12 Jul 2026
Cotonou is the seat of government and largest city of Benin. The official city proper population was 679,012 in 2012; however, over two million people live in the larger urban area. The urban area continues to expand, notably toward the west.
Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0 · 7 Aug 2026
Adoscam · CC BY-SA 4.0
Cotonou is the seat of government and largest city of Benin. The official city proper population was 679,012 in 2012; however, over two million people live in the larger urban area. The urban area continues to expand, notably toward the west.
Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0 · 7 Aug 2026
Adoscam · CC BY-SA 4.0
Cotonou is the seat of government and largest city of Benin. The official city proper population was 679,012 in 2012; however, over two million people live in the larger urban area. The urban area continues to expand, notably toward the west.
Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0 · 7 Aug 2026
Adoscam · CC BY-SA 4.0
Cotonou is the seat of government and largest city of Benin. The official city proper population was 679,012 in 2012; however, over two million people live in the larger urban area. The urban area continues to expand, notably toward the west.
Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0 · 7 Aug 2026
Adoscam · CC BY-SA 4.0
The Palais de la Marina is a government complex in Cotonou, Benin. The palace is relevant in Beninese politics, being used to hold government meetings between the Cabinet of Benin, ambassadors, and the president.
Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0 · 23 Feb 2026
Adoscam · CC BY-SA 4.0