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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
48
Female Safety
45
LGBTQ+ Safety
30
Traffic Safety
35
Food Safety
55
Monthly Cost
$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
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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 3 tests. Updated 2025-12-06.
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 60/100.
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