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Port-Gentil
City in Ogooué-Maritime, Gabon
Overview
Port-Gentil, Gabon's oil capital, is a lively port city on the Atlantic coast in the Ogooué-Maritime region. Known for its cosmopolitan vibe, beaches, and rich nightlife scene, it also is a key business hub for the country's energy sector.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Gabon
Province
Ogooué-Maritime
Population
136,462
Time Zone
Africa/Libreville
Coordinates
-0.72°, 8.78°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
45
Female Safety
40
LGBTQ+ Safety
25
Traffic Safety
35
Food Safety
55
Monthly Cost
$1,680
Local Cost
$1,050
Local Income
$420
Cashless
30
English
30
Temperature
26.1°C
Summer Avg
27.1°C
Winter Avg
24.2°C
Record High
29.8°C
Record Low
20.9°C
Humidity
85%
Precipitation
2015 mm
Internet Speed
38 Mbps
Upload
41 Mbps
Latency
6 ms
City Vibrancy
20
Coworking
0
Cafes
11
Nightlife
6
Parks
3
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
POG
Distance
3 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
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 29 tests. 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 62/100.
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