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Mon–Fri, 09:00 AM – 05:00 PM

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Geographical & Cultural Overview

Benin City, a significant locality within Nigeria, offers a unique geographical and cultural profile. This city, known internationally by its standardized name Benin City, serves as a key point of interest in its region.

Location & Topography

Positioned at latitude 6.33815 and longitude 5.62575, the city's precise coordinates place it distinctly on the world map. Its digital elevation model indicates an average altitude of 88 meters, shaping the area's physical character.

Demographics & Significance

As a community of approximately 1,125,058 people, Benin City holds a specific demographic weight within its administrative area. Its official designation as a PPLA underscores its importance in the regional hierarchy.

Administrative Structure

Administratively, the city falls under the primary jurisdiction of 37. It is further organized within the 12012 subdivision, which helps to define its local governance and services.

Historical & Linguistic Heritage

The rich history of the region is reflected in the variety of names used for the city over time. In addition to its primary name, it is also recognized as BNI, Benim, Benin, each name offering a glimpse into its linguistic and cultural heritage.

Time Zone & Scheduling

All local activities, scheduling, and daily life in Benin City are synchronized to the Africa/Lagos timezone, ensuring its alignment with the broader regional and international time standards.

Other names this city is known as.

BNI
Benim
Benin
Benin City
Benin Siti
Benin by
Benin-Siti
Benin-Stadt
Benin-stad
Beninas
Beninborg
Beninurbo
Benínborg
Bénin
Ciudad de Benin
Ciudad de Benín
Ilu Benin
Kota Benin
Thanh pho Benin
Thành phố Benin
bei ning cheng
beni n si ti
benina sahira
benina siti
beninshiti
beninsiti
bnyn
Ìlú Benin
Бенин
Бенин-Сити
Бенін-Сіті
بنين
بنین
بینن شہر
बेनिन सिटी
ਬੇਨਿਨ ਸ਼ਹਿਰ
เบนินซิตี
ベニンシティ
贝宁城
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