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Bende

City in Abia, Nigeria

Overview

Bende is a lively town in Abia State, Nigeria, known for its rich Igbo culture and close-knit communities. Markets, traditional events, and affordable living make it a lively spot for exploring authentic southeastern Nigerian life.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Nigeria
State
Abia
Population
79,618
Time Zone
Africa/Lagos
Coordinates
5.56°, 7.63°

Key Metrics

Safety Score · estimate
40
Female Safety
35
LGBTQ+ Safety
20
Traffic Safety
30
Food Safety
45
Monthly Cost · estimate
$316
Local Cost
$198
Local Income
$120
Cashless
30
English
55
Temperature
25.5°C
Summer Avg
25.0°C
Winter Avg
25.3°C
Record High
34.2°C
Record Low
12.7°C
Humidity
86%
Precipitation
1790 mm
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
QOW
Distance
50 km

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OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-05.

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: 68/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.

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