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Kankara
City in Katsina, Nigeria
Overview
Kankara is a growing town in Katsina State, northern Nigeria, known for its busy marketplaces and authentic local culture. It offers a glimpse into everyday rural Nigerian life, set amidst the Sahel landscape.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Nigeria
State
Katsina
Population
243,259
Time Zone
Africa/Lagos
Coordinates
11.93°, 7.41°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
20
Female Safety
25
LGBTQ+ Safety
10
Traffic Safety
30
Food Safety
40
Monthly Cost
$367
Local Cost
$215
Local Income
$60
Cashless
20
English
25
Temperature
25.7°C
Summer Avg
26.5°C
Winter Avg
22.3°C
Record High
42.6°C
Record Low
6.1°C
Humidity
47%
Precipitation
751 mm
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 2026-03-21.
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 37/100.
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