Elevation of towns in Benin
37 towns in Benin have a reading on the GMTED2010 grid. The highest is Kouandé (Atacora) at 505 m (1,657 ft); the lowest is Grand Popo (Mono) at 5 m (16 ft). Half of the towns sit above 191 m (the mean is 215 m).
Highest towns in Benin
| # | Town | Elevation |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kouandé Atacora | 505 m (1,657 ft) |
| 2 | Djougou Donga | 440 m (1,444 ft) |
| 3 | Natitingou Atacora | 438 m (1,437 ft) |
| 4 | Savalou Collines | 430 m (1,411 ft) |
| 5 | Nikki Borgou | 407 m (1,335 ft) |
| 6 | N'dali Borgou | 398 m (1,306 ft) |
| 7 | Bembéréké Borgou | 398 m (1,306 ft) |
| 8 | Bassila Donga | 396 m (1,299 ft) |
| 9 | Parakou Borgou | 388 m (1,273 ft) |
| 10 | Tchaourou Borgou | 325 m (1,066 ft) |
Lowest towns in Benin
| # | Town | Elevation |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Grand Popo Mono | 5 m (16 ft) |
| 2 | Cotonou Littoral | 8 m (26 ft) |
| 3 | Athiémé Mono | 15 m (49 ft) |
| 4 | Ouidah Atlantique | 18 m (59 ft) |
| 5 | Porto Novo Ouémé | 20 m (66 ft) |
| 6 | Abomey-Calavi Atlantique | 20 m (66 ft) |
| 7 | Comé Mono | 28 m (92 ft) |
| 8 | Lokossa Mono | 53 m (174 ft) |
| 9 | Allada Atlantique | 60 m (197 ft) |
| 10 | Dogbo Couffo | 76 m (249 ft) |
Regions of Benin
| Region | Towns | Mean | Highest town | Lowest town |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alibori | 4 | 261 m | Banikoara 312 m | Malanville 162 m |
| Atacora | 3 | 422 m | Kouandé 505 m | Kérou 322 m |
| Atlantique | 4 | 86 m | Tanguiété 246 m | Ouidah 18 m |
| Borgou | 6 | 361 m | Nikki 407 m | Beterou 252 m |
| Collines | 3 | 266 m | Savalou 430 m | Dassa 177 m |
| Mono | 4 | 25 m | Lokossa 53 m | Grand Popo 5 m |
| Plateau | 3 | 93 m | Pobé 105 m | Sakété 77 m |
| Zou | 3 | 170 m | Abomey 239 m | Cové 112 m |