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Aba
City in Abia, Nigeria
Overview
Aba is a busy city in southeastern Nigeria known for its thriving markets and industrial spirit. The city is an important commercial center, often called the 'Japan of Africa' for its local manufacturing and trade. It offers visitors a lively urban atmosphere paired with authentic Igbo culture.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Nigeria
State
Abia
Population
1,160,000
Time Zone
Africa/Lagos
Coordinates
5.11°, 7.37°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
40
Female Safety
35
LGBTQ+ Safety
20
Traffic Safety
30
Food Safety
45
Monthly Cost
$435
Local Cost
$270
Local Income
$120
Cashless
40
English
70
Temperature
25.7°C
Summer Avg
25.0°C
Winter Avg
25.8°C
Record High
34.5°C
Record Low
13.5°C
Humidity
87%
Precipitation
2315 mm
Internet Speed
12 Mbps
Upload
19 Mbps
Latency
43 ms
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
QOW
Distance
40 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 1 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
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 2025-12-05.
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 65/100.
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