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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 · estimate
15
Female Safety
20
LGBTQ+ Safety
10
Traffic Safety
25
Food Safety
30
Monthly Cost · estimate
$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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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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