Bukuru

City in Plateau, Nigeria

Overview

Bukuru is a small but lively town in the Plateau region of Nigeria, known for its lively markets and friendly local atmosphere. It serves as an entry point to the beautiful Jos Plateau and is home to a mix of cultures and traditions.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Nigeria
State
Plateau
Population
15,540
Time Zone
Africa/Lagos
Coordinates
9.79°, 8.86°

Key Metrics

Safety Score · estimate
35
Female Safety
40
LGBTQ+ Safety
20
Traffic Safety
50
Food Safety
45
Monthly Cost · estimate
$415
Local Cost
$220
Local Income
$80
Cashless
35
English
55
Temperature
23.6°C
Summer Avg
22.9°C
Winter Avg
22.7°C
Record High
39.4°C
Record Low
6.6°C
Humidity
55%
Precipitation
1034 mm
Internet Speed
66 Mbps
Upload
31 Mbps
Latency
38 ms
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
JOS
Distance
17 km

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Data sources

Source-backed data

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.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. 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: 40/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.