Unlock more jurisdiction sub-pages
Subscribe for full sub-page depth, saves, alerts, and exports.
Awka
City in Anambra, Nigeria
Overview
Awka, the capital city of Anambra State in southeastern Nigeria, balances historic traditions with rapid modernization. It's renowned for its lively markets, academic institutions, and proximity to lush natural attractions like Agulu Lake. Awka offers visitors a window into Igbo culture and urban Nigerian life.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Nigeria
State
Anambra
Population
301,657
Time Zone
Africa/Lagos
Coordinates
6.21°, 7.07°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
48
Female Safety
45
LGBTQ+ Safety
30
Traffic Safety
35
Food Safety
55
Monthly Cost · estimate
$490
Local Cost
$295
Local Income
$130
Cashless
45
English
80
Temperature
25.6°C
Summer Avg
25.1°C
Winter Avg
25.2°C
Record High
35.4°C
Record Low
11.8°C
Humidity
85%
Precipitation
1705 mm
Internet Speed
55 Mbps
Upload
28 Mbps
Latency
33 ms
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
ANA
Distance
23 km
Explore
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: 60/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.
Subscribe to unlock more jurisdiction sub-pages this month.
You can keep discovering Oyster publicly, but full multi-jurisdiction depth, tracking, alerts, and exports are part of paid access.