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Parakou
City in Borgou, Benin
Overview
Parakou is the largest city in northern Benin, serving as a major commercial and transport hub. It features busy markets, diverse ethnic communities, and a welcoming, lively atmosphere.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Benin
Department
Borgou
Population
255,478
Time Zone
Africa/Porto-Novo
Coordinates
9.34°, 2.63°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
40
Female Safety
35
LGBTQ+ Safety
30
Traffic Safety
45
Food Safety
40
Monthly Cost
$415
Local Cost
$220
Local Income
$110
Cashless
20
English
20
Temperature
26.3°C
Summer Avg
25.3°C
Winter Avg
26.0°C
Record High
42.0°C
Record Low
11.0°C
Humidity
68%
Precipitation
1097 mm
Internet Speed
33 Mbps
Upload
15 Mbps
Latency
13 ms
City Vibrancy
29
Coworking
0
Cafes
6
Nightlife
23
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
PKO
Distance
3 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 1 tests. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 55/100.
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