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Dikwa

City in Borno, Nigeria

Overview

Dikwa is a historic town in Borno State, northeastern Nigeria, known for its traditional culture and resilient community spirit. The town is a local hub for commerce and agriculture in the region, set near the ancient site of the Kanem-Bornu Empire.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Nigeria
State
Borno
Population
105,042
Time Zone
Africa/Lagos
Coordinates
12.04°, 13.92°

Key Metrics

Safety Score · estimate
20
Female Safety
15
LGBTQ+ Safety
10
Traffic Safety
30
Food Safety
25
Monthly Cost · estimate
$377
Local Cost
$213
Local Income
$80
Cashless
10
English
30
Temperature
28.9°C
Summer Avg
29.6°C
Winter Avg
25.2°C
Record High
46.1°C
Record Low
7.2°C
Humidity
38%
Precipitation
530 mm
City Vibrancy
9
Coworking
0
Cafes
1
Nightlife
0
Parks
8
Transport
1
Walk Score
1
Footways
1.0
Airport
—
Distance
—

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OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. 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: 40/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.

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