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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
30
Female Safety
35
LGBTQ+ Safety
20
Traffic Safety
25
Food Safety
30
Monthly Cost
$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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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 6 tests. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-05.
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 75/100.
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