World CapitalsWhat is the capital of Benin?
Porto-Novo is the capital of Benin, in Africa.
Porto-Novo means New Port in Portuguese, while most national government business takes place in Cotonou.
Where is Porto-Novo?
Porto-Novo is located at approximately 6.40° N, 2.52° E. The marker shows its position on the world map.
Which capitals are nearby?
These are the nearest capitals in our capital collection. Distances are approximate straight-line distances between capital coordinates, rather than travel routes.
- Lomé, Togo 146 km
- Accra, Ghana 317 km
- Abuja, Nigeria 628 km
- Niamey, Niger 793 km
- Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso 798 km