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Dankama
City in Katsina, Nigeria
Overview
Dankama is a small, lively town in Katsina State, Nigeria, known for its busy local markets and warm community atmosphere. The town provides an authentic look into daily life in rural northern Nigeria and is a commercial hub for surrounding villages.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Nigeria
State
Katsina
Population
6,531
Time Zone
Africa/Lagos
Coordinates
13.30°, 7.79°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
35
Female Safety
30
LGBTQ+ Safety
15
Traffic Safety
40
Food Safety
25
Monthly Cost
$288
Local Cost
$185
Local Income
$110
Cashless
10
English
20
Temperature
27.3°C
Summer Avg
28.8°C
Winter Avg
22.7°C
Record High
43.9°C
Record Low
6.7°C
Humidity
38%
Precipitation
568 mm
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
DKA
Distance
36 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.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. 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 50/100.
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