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Kiyawa

City in Jigawa, Nigeria

Overview

Kiyawa is a lively town in Jigawa State, Nigeria, known for its strong sense of community and authentic Hausa culture. The town offers visitors local markets, traditional cuisine, and insight into everyday Nigerian life.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Nigeria
State
Jigawa
Population
172,952
Time Zone
Africa/Lagos
Coordinates
11.78°, 9.61°

Key Metrics

Safety Score · estimate
35
Female Safety
25
LGBTQ+ Safety
10
Traffic Safety
40
Food Safety
40
Monthly Cost · estimate
$276
Local Cost
$164
Local Income
$90
Cashless
15
English
25
Temperature
27.2°C
Summer Avg
28.8°C
Winter Avg
22.7°C
Record High
44.5°C
Record Low
5.7°C
Humidity
41%
Precipitation
604 mm
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0

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OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-06.

Estimates and unverified origins

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: 45/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.

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