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Gaya
City in Dosso, Niger
Overview
Gaya is a small but lively border town in southwest Niger along the Niger River, known for its markets and its role as a trade gateway to Benin. The city offers an authentic glimpse of local Nigerien culture with busy streets, fresh produce markets, and friendly residents.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Niger
Region
Dosso
Population
45,465
Time Zone
Africa/Niamey
Coordinates
11.88°, 3.45°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
40
Female Safety
30
LGBTQ+ Safety
10
Traffic Safety
35
Food Safety
30
Monthly Cost
$450
Local Cost
$222
Local Income
$60
Cashless
10
English
15
Temperature
28.2°C
Summer Avg
28.2°C
Winter Avg
25.5°C
Record High
45.0°C
Record Low
9.8°C
Humidity
49%
Precipitation
746 mm
Internet Speed
5 Mbps
Upload
11 Mbps
Latency
26 ms
City Vibrancy
1
Coworking
0
Cafes
1
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
1
Walk Score
1
Footways
2.0
Airport
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Distance
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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 3 tests. Updated 2025-12-06.
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 2025-12-06.
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 30/100.
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