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Gaya
City in Kano, Nigeria
Overview
Gaya is a busy town in Kano State, Nigeria, blending a rich Hausa heritage with lively daily markets and traditional architecture. Its proximity to Kano city makes it a significant local hub for culture, trade, and community life.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Nigeria
State
Kano
Population
207,419
Time Zone
Africa/Lagos
Coordinates
11.86°, 9.00°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
40
Female Safety
35
LGBTQ+ Safety
10
Traffic Safety
45
Food Safety
30
Monthly Cost
$376
Local Cost
$157
Local Income
$80
Cashless
20
English
40
Temperature
26.6°C
Summer Avg
28.2°C
Winter Avg
22.1°C
Record High
44.0°C
Record Low
5.9°C
Humidity
43%
Precipitation
629 mm
Internet Speed
21 Mbps
Upload
9 Mbps
Latency
32 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 1 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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