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Runka

City in Katsina, Nigeria

Overview

Runka is a modest town in Katsina State, Nigeria, with a population of just over 12,000. It boasts a warm, communal atmosphere, lively local markets, and reflects the rich Hausa traditions of the region.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Nigeria
State
Katsina
Population
12,665
Time Zone
Africa/Lagos
Coordinates
12.45°, 7.31°

Key Metrics

Safety Score · estimate
35
Female Safety
30
LGBTQ+ Safety
20
Traffic Safety
35
Food Safety
40
Monthly Cost · estimate
$305
Local Cost
$160
Local Income
$110
Cashless
15
English
30
Temperature
26.3°C
Summer Avg
27.3°C
Winter Avg
22.7°C
Record High
43.5°C
Record Low
6.8°C
Humidity
43%
Precipitation
750 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 2025-12-07.

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: 35/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.

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