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Epe

City in Lagos, Nigeria

Overview

Epe is a lively town on the outskirts of Lagos, known for its fishing heritage, busy local markets, and scenic lagoon setting. The city blends tradition, commerce, and warm hospitality, making it ideal for those seeking authentic Nigerian culture without the rush of major metropolitan centers.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Nigeria
State
Lagos
Population
181,409
Time Zone
Africa/Lagos
Coordinates
6.58°, 3.98°

Key Metrics

Safety Score · estimate
40
Female Safety
35
LGBTQ+ Safety
20
Traffic Safety
35
Food Safety
40
Monthly Cost · estimate
$548
Local Cost
$265
Local Income
$120
Cashless
35
English
50
Temperature
26.4°C
Summer Avg
25.4°C
Winter Avg
26.6°C
Record High
31.9°C
Record Low
15.8°C
Humidity
86%
Precipitation
1713 mm
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
OGW
Distance
50 km

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OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-05.

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: 55/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.

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