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Umuahia
City in Abia, Nigeria
Overview
Umuahia, the capital of Abia State in southeastern Nigeria, is a lively hub known for its rich Igbo culture and agricultural significance. The city balances traditional Nigerian life with the conveniences of a regional capital, offering colorful markets, historic sites, and warm hospitality.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Nigeria
State
Abia
Population
359,230
Time Zone
Africa/Lagos
Coordinates
5.52°, 7.49°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
38
Female Safety
40
LGBTQ+ Safety
18
Traffic Safety
35
Food Safety
38
Monthly Cost
$490
Local Cost
$245
Local Income
$160
Cashless
38
English
65
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
Internet Speed
7 Mbps
Upload
13 Mbps
Latency
70 ms
City Vibrancy
2
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
2
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
QOW
Distance
34 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 7 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 69/100.
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