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Porto-Novo
City in Ouémé, Benin
Overview
Porto-Novo, Benin's official capital, is a lively city known for its blend of colonial and traditional West African architecture. It offers rich cultural experiences, lively markets, and a slower pace compared to Cotonou.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Benin
Department
Ouémé
Population
234,168
Time Zone
Africa/Porto-Novo
Coordinates
6.50°, 2.60°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
52
Female Safety
46
LGBTQ+ Safety
30
Traffic Safety
44
Food Safety
38
Monthly Cost
$625
Local Cost
$300
Local Income
$180
Cashless
32
English
28
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
City Vibrancy
15
Coworking
0
Cafes
4
Nightlife
10
Parks
1
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
COO
Distance
29 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.
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 65/100.
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