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Orlu
City in Imo, Nigeria
Overview
Orlu, located in Imo State, Nigeria, is an energetic city known for its sprawling markets, cultural heritage, and growing business scene. With a balance of tradition and urban development, Orlu is a gateway to the rural heartland of southeastern Nigeria.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Nigeria
State
Imo
Population
142,792
Time Zone
Africa/Lagos
Coordinates
5.80°, 7.04°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
35
Female Safety
30
LGBTQ+ Safety
20
Traffic Safety
25
Food Safety
45
Monthly Cost
$435
Local Cost
$255
Local Income
$90
Cashless
30
English
55
Temperature
25.6°C
Summer Avg
25.1°C
Winter Avg
25.2°C
Record High
35.4°C
Record Low
11.8°C
Humidity
85%
Precipitation
1705 mm
Internet Speed
11 Mbps
Upload
16 Mbps
Latency
42 ms
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
QOW
Distance
45 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.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 6 tests. Updated 2025-12-06.
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 55/100.
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