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Damasak
City in Borno, Nigeria
Overview
Damasak is a compact town in northern Borno State, Nigeria, close to the Yobe River and near the Niger border. It's a regional trading post with a warm community atmosphere, vivid markets, and prominent historical significance.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Nigeria
State
Borno
Population
13,874
Time Zone
Africa/Lagos
Coordinates
13.11°, 12.51°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
15
Female Safety
20
LGBTQ+ Safety
10
Traffic Safety
35
Food Safety
30
Monthly Cost
$240
Local Cost
$153
Local Income
$60
Cashless
10
English
15
Temperature
28.4°C
Summer Avg
30.3°C
Winter Avg
23.2°C
Record High
45.8°C
Record Low
6.1°C
Humidity
34%
Precipitation
466 mm
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
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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 60/100.
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