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Gwoza
City in Borno, Nigeria
Overview
Gwoza is a lively town in Borno State, northeast Nigeria, surrounded by rocky hills and known for its multicultural atmosphere. It is an important administrative and trading center, but has faced security challenges in recent years.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Nigeria
State
Borno
Population
276,568
Time Zone
Africa/Lagos
Coordinates
11.08°, 13.70°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
15
Female Safety
25
LGBTQ+ Safety
10
Traffic Safety
35
Food Safety
30
Monthly Cost
$360
Local Cost
$178
Local Income
$50
Cashless
10
English
25
Temperature
27.1°C
Summer Avg
27.0°C
Winter Avg
24.2°C
Record High
44.0°C
Record Low
6.7°C
Humidity
44%
Precipitation
700 mm
City Vibrancy
1
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
1
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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