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Lokossa

City in Mono, Benin

Overview

Lokossa, the capital of the Mono department in southwestern Benin, is a lively small city set against a lush rural backdrop. It's a commercial and administrative center, but also draws visitors with traditional markets and authentic local culture.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Benin
Department
Mono
Population
77,065
Time Zone
Africa/Porto-Novo
Coordinates
6.64°, 1.72°

Key Metrics

Safety Score · estimate
50
Female Safety
45
LGBTQ+ Safety
25
Traffic Safety
40
Food Safety
42
Monthly Cost · estimate
$395
Local Cost
$198
Local Income
$110
Cashless
20
English
20
Temperature
26.6°C
Summer Avg
25.2°C
Winter Avg
27.3°C
Record High
37.0°C
Record Low
15.1°C
Humidity
84%
Precipitation
1173 mm
Internet Speed
22 Mbps
Upload
8 Mbps
Latency
10 ms
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0

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Data sources

Source-backed data

World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Record updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 9 tests. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-06.

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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