What is the capital of Benin?
The capital of Benin is Porto-Novo
Porto-Novo is the capital city and seat of government of Benin, a country in Western Africa. Benin uses the ISO codes BJ and BEN, and its international dialling code is +229. The currency in use is the West African CFA franc (XOF).
For the full profile of Benin, including its flag, currency, calling code, population and the countries it borders, see the Benin country page. The country has an estimated population of 14,814,460 as of 2025.
Quick facts about Benin
- Capital: Porto-Novo
- Region: Western Africa
- Currency: West African CFA franc (XOF)
- Calling code: +229
- Flag emoji: 🇧🇯
Frequently asked questions
What is the capital of Benin?
The capital of Benin is Porto-Novo.
Is Porto-Novo the largest city in Benin?
Porto-Novo is the capital of Benin and its seat of government. In many countries the capital is also the largest city, though not always, so the biggest city by population can differ.
What currency is used in Porto-Novo?
Porto-Novo, like the rest of Benin, uses the West African CFA franc (XOF, symbol Fr).
Capitals of neighbouring countries
Capital and country data from open datasets. Full sources on the data page.