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Kontagora

City in Niger, Nigeria

Overview

Kontagora is a mid-sized city in Niger State, Nigeria, known for its traditional markets, thriving local economy, and cultural diversity. The city blends history with a growing urban sprawl, making it a unique place to experience authentic northern Nigerian life.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Nigeria
State
Niger
Population
151,968
Time Zone
Africa/Lagos
Coordinates
10.40°, 5.47°

Key Metrics

Safety Score · estimate
35
Female Safety
30
LGBTQ+ Safety
15
Traffic Safety
40
Food Safety
40
Monthly Cost · estimate
$383
Local Cost
$192
Local Income
$140
Cashless
20
English
50
Temperature
26.0°C
Summer Avg
25.6°C
Winter Avg
24.4°C
Record High
42.4°C
Record Low
9.3°C
Humidity
64%
Precipitation
1196 mm
Internet Speed
46 Mbps
Upload
7 Mbps
Latency
50 ms
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0

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Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 1 tests. Record updated 2025-12-06.
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 2026-03-22.
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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