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Abomey-Calavi
City in Atlantique, Benin
Overview
Abomey-Calavi is a lively city just north of Cotonou, blending urban vibrance with local traditions. Known for housing Benin's largest university, it's a gateway to cultural experiences, markets, and natural beauty along the lagoon. The city serves as both a residential hub and a launch point for exploring southern Benin.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Benin
Department
Atlantique
Population
385,755
Time Zone
Africa/Porto-Novo
Coordinates
6.45°, 2.36°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
45
Female Safety
35
LGBTQ+ Safety
35
Traffic Safety
30
Food Safety
40
Monthly Cost · estimate
$493
Local Cost
$230
Local Income
$120
Cashless
30
English
30
Temperature
26.4°C
Summer Avg
25.3°C
Winter Avg
26.9°C
Record High
34.0°C
Record Low
15.2°C
Humidity
85%
Precipitation
1343 mm
Internet Speed
26 Mbps
Upload
22 Mbps
Latency
21 ms
City Vibrancy
20
Coworking
0
Cafes
5
Nightlife
15
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
COO
Distance
11 km
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Neighborhoods
EstimatedNeighborhood highlights with vibe, safety, and cost profiles.
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Source-backed data
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-05.
Estimates and unverified origins
Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 55/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.
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