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Benin City
City in Edo, Nigeria
Overview
Benin City, the capital of Edo State, is a lively urban center rich in history and culture, serving as the historic heart of Nigeria's ancient Benin Kingdom. It is known for its bronze art, traditional festivals, and busy markets.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Nigeria
State
Edo
Population
1,780,000
Time Zone
Africa/Lagos
Coordinates
6.34°, 5.63°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
40
Female Safety
50
LGBTQ+ Safety
30
Traffic Safety
35
Food Safety
55
Monthly Cost
$483
Local Cost
$265
Local Income
$180
Cashless
45
English
70
Temperature
25.4°C
Summer Avg
24.8°C
Winter Avg
25.2°C
Record High
36.5°C
Record Low
12.9°C
Humidity
88%
Precipitation
1726 mm
Internet Speed
23 Mbps
Upload
8 Mbps
Latency
29 ms
City Vibrancy
27
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
25
Parks
2
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
BNI
Distance
4 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.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 2 tests. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-05.
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 70/100.
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