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Calabar
City in Cross River, Nigeria
Overview
Calabar, capital of Cross River State, is a lively city known for its welcoming spirit, lush landscapes, and colonial heritage. Renowned for the annual Calabar Carnival, it blends African traditions with modern leisure and historic sites.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Nigeria
State
Cross River
Population
540,000
Time Zone
Africa/Lagos
Coordinates
4.96°, 8.33°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
50
Female Safety
45
LGBTQ+ Safety
25
Traffic Safety
33
Food Safety
45
Monthly Cost
$525
Local Cost
$212
Local Income
$210
Cashless
40
English
70
Temperature
25.9°C
Summer Avg
25.1°C
Winter Avg
26.1°C
Record High
33.7°C
Record Low
14.5°C
Humidity
87%
Precipitation
2931 mm
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
CBQ
Distance
3 km
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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.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
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 56/100.
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