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Abomey
City in Zou, Benin
Overview
Abomey, a historic city in Benin's Zou region, is renowned for its UNESCO-listed Royal Palaces and deep-rooted traditions. It offers visitors a dynamic blend of history, craft, and lively daily life with welcoming local communities.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Benin
Department
Zou
Population
117,824
Time Zone
Africa/Porto-Novo
Coordinates
7.18°, 1.99°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
55
Female Safety
45
LGBTQ+ Safety
35
Traffic Safety
40
Food Safety
35
Monthly Cost
$440
Local Cost
$182
Local Income
$120
Cashless
15
English
25
Temperature
26.3°C
Summer Avg
25.2°C
Winter Avg
26.9°C
Record High
40.5°C
Record Low
12.6°C
Humidity
82%
Precipitation
1215 mm
City Vibrancy
18
Coworking
0
Cafes
1
Nightlife
14
Parks
3
Transport
17
Walk Score
17
Footways
33.0
Airport
—
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.
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 55/100.
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