6° 21' 55.3" N, 2° 25' 6.0" E
Located in West Africa, Benin lies in the Northern Hemisphere and is bordered by Togo to the west, Nigeria to the east, and Burkina Faso and Niger to the north. The country has a roughly rectangular shape, extending from the Atlantic Ocean coastline in the south to the inland regions. Individuals may seek to look up coordinates in Benin for various purposes, including geocoding applications, navigation, and mapping projects. Understanding the precise latitude and longitude is also useful for time-zone planning and regional analysis.
| City | Latitude | Longitude | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cotonou | 6.365360 | 2.418330 | 679,012 |
| Abomey-Calavi | 6.448520 | 2.355660 | 385,755 |
| Porto-Novo | 6.496460 | 2.603590 | 264,320 |
| Parakou | 9.337160 | 2.630310 | 255,478 |
| Godomè | 6.389480 | 2.345810 | 253,262 |
| Abomey | 7.182860 | 1.991190 | 117,824 |
Benin is situated in West Africa, on the continent of Africa. Its geographic coordinates are approximately 6.37° N latitude and 2.42° E longitude, where the latitude indicates its position in the Northern Hemisphere and the longitude shows its location east of the Prime Meridian.
Benin operates on West Africa Time (WAT), which is UTC+1. The longitudinal span of the country means that while it follows a single time zone, areas in the east may experience slight variations in solar time compared to the west.
To pinpoint cities or sub-regions in Benin, you can utilize the coordinates provided on the country page. By entering specific latitude and longitude values, users can identify major cities such as Cotonou and Porto-Novo or explore various regions within the country.