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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 · estimate
40
Female Safety
35
LGBTQ+ Safety
10
Traffic Safety
45
Food Safety
30
Monthly Cost · estimate
$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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Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 1 tests. Record updated 2025-12-06.
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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