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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 · estimate
38
Female Safety
40
LGBTQ+ Safety
18
Traffic Safety
35
Food Safety
38
Monthly Cost · estimate
$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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Data sources
Source-backed data
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: 69/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.
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