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Gboko

City in Benue, Nigeria

Overview

Gboko, located in Benue State, is the traditional headquarters of the Tiv people and renowned for its cultural traditions. It is a commercial and administrative hub in the region, blending lively marketplaces with deep-rooted traditions.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Nigeria
State
Benue
Population
361,325
Time Zone
Africa/Lagos
Coordinates
7.33°, 8.98°

Key Metrics

Safety Score · estimate
40
Female Safety
35
LGBTQ+ Safety
20
Traffic Safety
35
Food Safety
40
Monthly Cost · estimate
$389
Local Cost
$207
Local Income
$100
Cashless
20
English
60
Temperature
25.9°C
Summer Avg
25.5°C
Winter Avg
25.0°C
Record High
39.5°C
Record Low
11.1°C
Humidity
77%
Precipitation
1229 mm
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0

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OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-06.

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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: 50/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.

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