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Beni
City in Nord-Kivu, DR Congo
Overview
Beni is a busy city in northeastern DR Congo, a gateway to the Virunga region. Known for its lively market life and dynamic communities, Beni serves as an important commercial and cultural hub in Nord-Kivu.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
DR Congo
Province
Nord-Kivu
Population
232,000
Time Zone
Africa/Kinshasa
Coordinates
0.49°, 29.47°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
20
Female Safety
25
LGBTQ+ Safety
10
Traffic Safety
25
Food Safety
30
Monthly Cost · estimate
$450
Local Cost
$220
Local Income
$70
Cashless
8
English
20
Temperature
22.4°C
Summer Avg
22.1°C
Winter Avg
22.7°C
Record High
37.4°C
Record Low
13.1°C
Humidity
79%
Precipitation
1584 mm
City Vibrancy
17
Coworking
0
Cafes
1
Nightlife
16
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
BNC
Distance
10 km
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Neighborhoods
Mapped20 neighborhoods sourced from Overture Maps and OpenStreetMap.
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Source-backed data
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-05.
Overture Maps and OpenStreetMap - 20 source-backed neighborhood entities are available for this city. Record updated 2026-03-21.
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: 37/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.
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