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Bama
City in Borno, Nigeria
Overview
Bama is a lively market town in Borno State, northeastern Nigeria, offering a unique blend of traditional culture and busy commerce. Its markets, mosques, and riverside scenery provide a close glimpse of daily life in this historically significant region.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Nigeria
State
Borno
Population
270,119
Time Zone
Africa/Lagos
Coordinates
11.52°, 13.69°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
10
Female Safety
15
LGBTQ+ Safety
10
Traffic Safety
30
Food Safety
30
Monthly Cost
$385
Local Cost
$230
Local Income
$80
Cashless
20
English
30
Temperature
28.5°C
Summer Avg
29.0°C
Winter Avg
25.0°C
Record High
45.8°C
Record Low
7.0°C
Humidity
40%
Precipitation
590 mm
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
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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.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
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 40/100.
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