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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 · estimate
20
Female Safety
25
LGBTQ+ Safety
10
Traffic Safety
30
Food Safety
40
Monthly Cost · estimate
$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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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 2026-03-21.
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: 37/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.

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