Porto-Novo
City
Official capital of Benin; Cotonou is the seat of government.
Held by
- 1894 – October 26, 1895 France
- June 16, 1895 – October 4, 1958 French West Africa
- October 5, 1958 – December 3, 1958 France
- since December 4, 1958 Benin
City
Official capital of Benin; Cotonou is the seat of government.