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Gumel
City in Jigawa, Nigeria
Overview
Gumel is a lively town in Jigawa State, northern Nigeria, with a rich history as a former Emirate capital. Busy market scenes and community life are complemented by traditional Hausa architecture, making it a unique destination off the beaten path.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Nigeria
State
Jigawa
Population
107,161
Time Zone
Africa/Lagos
Coordinates
12.63°, 9.39°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
35
Female Safety
30
LGBTQ+ Safety
10
Traffic Safety
40
Food Safety
40
Monthly Cost
$320
Local Cost
$148
Local Income
$70
Cashless
15
English
30
Temperature
27.4°C
Summer Avg
29.0°C
Winter Avg
22.9°C
Record High
44.4°C
Record Low
6.2°C
Humidity
39%
Precipitation
585 mm
Internet Speed
3 Mbps
Upload
2 Mbps
Latency
381 ms
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.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 4 tests. Updated 2025-12-06.
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 45/100.
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