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Cotonou

Benin

Urban centre 1975–2100

Explore the population, density, built-up land and growth of Cotonou’s urban footprint, as defined by GHSL, from 1975 to 2100 (projected after 2025).

Figures for 2025

Population
2,472,712
Density
4,972 people/km²
24% of the boundary built; 20,955 people per built km²
Area
497 km²

GHS-WUP R2025A on the H3 grid. The interactive charts show the selected year once loaded.

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