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Gusau
City in Zamfara, Nigeria
Overview
Gusau, the capital of Zamfara State in northwestern Nigeria, is a key administrative and commercial hub for the region. With its lively markets, traditional communities, and friendly locals, the city offers an authentic look at life in northern Nigeria.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Nigeria
State
Zamfara
Population
383,162
Time Zone
Africa/Lagos
Coordinates
12.17°, 6.66°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
15
Female Safety
20
LGBTQ+ Safety
10
Traffic Safety
25
Food Safety
30
Monthly Cost
$500
Local Cost
$215
Local Income
$120
Cashless
10
English
25
Temperature
26.1°C
Summer Avg
26.4°C
Winter Avg
23.2°C
Record High
42.5°C
Record Low
7.0°C
Humidity
48%
Precipitation
748 mm
City Vibrancy
1
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
1
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
QUS
Distance
4 km
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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.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
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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