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Anka
City in Zamfara, Nigeria
Overview
Anka is a lively town set in Zamfara State with a strong agricultural foundation and a rooted traditional culture. The city is known for its busy markets, local crafts, and strategic role as a commercial hub in the region.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Nigeria
State
Zamfara
Population
143,637
Time Zone
Africa/Lagos
Coordinates
12.11°, 5.93°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
10
Female Safety
15
LGBTQ+ Safety
5
Traffic Safety
30
Food Safety
30
Monthly Cost
$293
Local Cost
$144
Local Income
$80
Cashless
15
English
35
Temperature
27.3°C
Summer Avg
27.1°C
Winter Avg
25.0°C
Record High
43.6°C
Record Low
8.4°C
Humidity
50%
Precipitation
764 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 2025-12-06.
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 55/100.
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