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Porto-Novo Postal Codes: No Official Code | Ouémé

According to the Universal Postal Union (UPU), there is no official Postal Codes (Codes postaux) for Porto-Novo, as Benin does not use a national system. Use N/A or 00000 to complete shipping forms for Porto-Novo, Ouémé.

Postal Codes for Places in Porto-Novo

Showing 6 places in Porto-Novo. Last verified with official records on May 2, 2026.

1er Arrondissement
2ème Arrondissement
3ème Arrondissement
4ème Arrondissement
5ème Arrondissement
Porto-Novo

Sample Address Format for Porto-Novo

No official zip/postal code is used here. In forms you may use 00000 or N/A.
Sender
[Sender Name]
[Sender Street Address]
[City, ZIP]
[Country]
Recipient
[Recipient Name]
Street Address / PO Box
Porto-Novo, Ouémé, 00000
BENIN

Porto-Novo on the Map

The map above highlights the geographic boundaries of the Porto-Novo municipalities in Benin.

Porto-Novo Quick Facts

CountryBenin (BJ)
Administrative PathBenin → Ouémé
Postal Code
DepartmentOuémé
ISO CodesBJ / BEN / 204
Top-level domain (ccTLD).bj
Coordinates6.499072, 2.625336
Places6

What to Know About Porto-Novo

Key Facts

Porto-Novo is the official capital city of Benin, serving as the administrative center of the Ouémé Department. Located in the southeastern part of the country along the Gulf of Guinea coast, Porto-Novo sits approximately 40 kilometers east of Cotonou, Benin's largest city and economic hub. The city covers an area of about 110 square kilometers and has a population of approximately 265,000 people, making it Benin's second-largest urban center. Porto-Novo is divided into several arrondissements that form its administrative structure, including areas such as Adjégounlè, Akron, and Gbèdjromèdé. Historically significant as the capital of the Kingdom of Porto-Novo before French colonization, the city maintains its cultural heritage while functioning as the seat of Benin's National Assembly. The city's strategic coastal position has contributed to its development as both an administrative center and cultural hub. For those seeking detailed postal code information and administrative data for Porto-Novo's various arrondissements and neighborhoods, comprehensive resources are available to assist with location-specific queries.

Neighboring Regions

  • Sèmè-Kpodji
  • Aguégués
  • Adjarra
  • Akpro-Missérété

Postal codes verified against the official UPU POST*CODE Database (latest available edition) · Page updated:

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