Updated Feb 18, 2026
KEY STATS
679K
Population
79 km2
Area
47 Mbps
Internet
3m
Elevation
UTC+01:00
Timezone
OVERVIEW
Cotonou is a city in Benin with a population of 679K. Internet speeds average 47 Mbps download. The city has 2,967 mapped points of interest.
QUICK FACTS
Country
Benin
Region
Western Africa
Population
679K
Timezone
UTC+01:00
Elevation
3 m
Currency
XOF
Language
French
GPS
6.37, 2.42
DROPTHE_ GOSSIP
Tech
Internet at 47 Mbps — plan for offline work or find coworking spaces
A mid-sized city of 679,012 people
INFRASTRUCTURE
2,967 total POIs 37.6 per km²
Above avg per capita
Average
Below avg
Food & Drink
Restaurants
325
Cafes
74
Bars
231
Fast Food
58
Shopping
Supermarkets
64
Convenience
57
Shopping Malls
32
Healthcare
Hospitals
33
Clinics
150
Pharmacies
129
Education
Schools
376
Universities
74
Libraries
11
Recreation
Parks
76
Playgrounds
2
Sports
170
Cinemas
4
Museums
4
Theatres
2
Transport
Bus Stops
17
Train Stations
2
Fuel Stations
94
Services
Banks
134
ATMs
22
Post Offices
93
Police
28
Fire Stations
4
Source: DropThe Database | dropthe.org
INTERNET SPEED
47 Mbps
Download
14 Mbps
Upload
14ms
Latency
8,056
Tests
1,927
Devices
2025-Q4
Last updated
EXTERNAL LINKS
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Cotonou known for?
Cotonou is a city in Benin. It offers a range of cultural, historical, and natural attractions.
How fast is the internet in Cotonou?
Cotonou has an average download speed of 47 Mbps and upload speed of 14 Mbps, based on Ookla speed test data.
What is the population of Cotonou?
The population of Cotonou is approximately 679K.
What infrastructure does Cotonou have?
Cotonou has 2,967 mapped points of interest, including 325 restaurants, 33 hospitals, 376 schools.
What country is Cotonou in?
Cotonou is located in Benin.