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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
44
Female Safety
33
LGBTQ+ Safety
15
Traffic Safety
39
Food Safety
41
Monthly Cost
$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
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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 68 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-09.
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 72/100.
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