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Onitsha
City in Anambra, Nigeria
Overview
Onitsha is a lively commercial hub on the banks of the River Niger, famous for its sprawling markets and dynamic street scenes. The city blends traditional Igbo culture with modern urban life, attracting traders, residents, and travelers alike.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Nigeria
State
Anambra
Population
1,483,000
Time Zone
Africa/Lagos
Coordinates
6.15°, 6.79°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
30
Female Safety
35
LGBTQ+ Safety
20
Traffic Safety
25
Food Safety
30
Monthly Cost · estimate
$423
Local Cost
$270
Local Income
$120
Cashless
45
English
70
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
6 Mbps
Upload
6 Mbps
Latency
49 ms
City Vibrancy
2
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
2
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
ABB
Distance
15 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-05.
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: 75/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.
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