Where is Benin City?
Benin City is a city in Edo State, Nigeria. Its population is about 1.8M inhabitants.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Benin City located?
Benin City is a city in Edo State, Nigeria, located at 6.3382°N, 5.6258°E.
Which country is Benin City in?
Benin City is in Nigeria.
What is the population of Benin City?
The population of Benin City is approximately 1.8M inhabitants.
What region is Benin City in?
Benin City is located in the Edo State region of Nigeria.
How far is Benin City from Abuja?
Benin City is approximately 366 km from Abuja, the capital of Nigeria.
What time zone is Benin City in?
Benin City is in the Africa/Lagos time zone.
What are the coordinates of Benin City?
The geographic coordinates of Benin City are 6.3382°N, 5.6258°E.
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