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Bassila
City in Donga, Benin
Overview
Bassila is a lively town in northwestern Benin, known for its lively markets, diverse cultures, and welcoming atmosphere. It is a crossroads between Beninese ethnicities and offers a fascinating blend of town and rural life.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Benin
Department
Donga
Population
46,569
Time Zone
Africa/Porto-Novo
Coordinates
9.01°, 1.67°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
40
Female Safety
32
LGBTQ+ Safety
20
Traffic Safety
42
Food Safety
30
Monthly Cost
$363
Local Cost
$193
Local Income
$70
Cashless
8
English
18
Temperature
25.9°C
Summer Avg
25.0°C
Winter Avg
25.6°C
Record High
41.8°C
Record Low
11.3°C
Humidity
72%
Precipitation
1273 mm
Internet Speed
17 Mbps
Upload
29 Mbps
Latency
28 ms
City Vibrancy
1
Coworking
0
Cafes
1
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
1
Walk Score
1
Footways
2.0
Airport
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Distance
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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 2 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
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 2025-12-06.
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 52/100.
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