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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 · estimate
40
Female Safety
50
LGBTQ+ Safety
30
Traffic Safety
35
Food Safety
55
Monthly Cost · estimate
$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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Data sources
Source-backed data
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-05.
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: 70/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.
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