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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
35
Female Safety
30
LGBTQ+ Safety
20
Traffic Safety
35
Food Safety
40
Monthly Cost
$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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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.
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 35/100.
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