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Takum
City in Benue, Nigeria
Overview
Takum is a lively town in Benue State, Nigeria, serving as a marketplace for various ethnic communities and a crossroads for travelers in the region. Its markets, cultural diversity, and proximity to the scenic Mambilla Plateau make it an interesting stop for adventurers and those seeking authentic Nigerian town life.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Nigeria
State
Benue
Population
134,576
Time Zone
Africa/Lagos
Coordinates
7.27°, 9.98°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
30
Female Safety
35
LGBTQ+ Safety
25
Traffic Safety
40
Food Safety
30
Monthly Cost · estimate
$370
Local Cost
$173
Local Income
$110
Cashless
25
English
50
Temperature
25.6°C
Summer Avg
25.0°C
Winter Avg
24.6°C
Record High
40.2°C
Record Low
10.4°C
Humidity
77%
Precipitation
1591 mm
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
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Data sources
Source-backed data
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-06.
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: 40/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.
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