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Uyo

City in Akwa Ibom, Nigeria

Overview

Uyo, the lively capital of Akwa Ibom, is famed for its lush greenery, friendly people, and busy local markets. The city blends traditional Nigerian culture with modern amenities, making it a welcoming destination for both business and leisure travelers.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Nigeria
State
Akwa Ibom
Population
429,900
Time Zone
Africa/Lagos
Coordinates
5.05°, 7.93°

Key Metrics

Safety Score · estimate
50
Female Safety
45
LGBTQ+ Safety
20
Traffic Safety
40
Food Safety
35
Monthly Cost · estimate
$735
Local Cost
$290
Local Income
$125
Cashless
50
English
70
Temperature
25.9°C
Summer Avg
25.1°C
Winter Avg
26.1°C
Record High
33.7°C
Record Low
14.5°C
Humidity
87%
Precipitation
2931 mm
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
QUO
Distance
27 km

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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: 58/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.

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