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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
50
Female Safety
45
LGBTQ+ Safety
25
Traffic Safety
40
Food Safety
42
Monthly Cost
$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
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 9 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. 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 55/100.
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