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Maitama

City in Abuja Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria

Overview

Maitama is Abuja's most prestigious district, famed for its leafy streets, luxury amenities, and concentration of embassies. It offers a blend of business, diplomatic activity, and upscale residential living, making it the city's most exclusive area.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Nigeria
Capital Territory
Abuja Federal Capital Territory
Population
—
Time Zone
Africa/Lagos
Coordinates
9.09°, 7.49°

Key Metrics

Safety Score · estimate
44
Female Safety
33
LGBTQ+ Safety
15
Traffic Safety
39
Food Safety
41
Monthly Cost · estimate
$1,665
Local Cost
$1,010
Local Income
$260
Cashless
67
English
83
Temperature
25.6°C
Summer Avg
24.6°C
Winter Avg
25.4°C
Record High
42.5°C
Record Low
11.9°C
Humidity
69%
Precipitation
1185 mm
Internet Speed
51 Mbps
Upload
25 Mbps
Latency
40 ms
City Vibrancy
12
Coworking
0
Cafes
2
Nightlife
2
Parks
8
Transport
8
Walk Score
8
Footways
15.0
Airport
ABV
Distance
26 km

Data sources

Source-backed data

Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 68 tests. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-09.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-06.

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: 72/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.

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