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Maru
City in Zamfara, Nigeria
Overview
Maru is a lively town in Zamfara State, northern Nigeria, known for its lively markets and agricultural economy. The city combines local traditions with a modest urban feel and is an important hub for livestock and grain trading.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Nigeria
State
Zamfara
Population
293,141
Time Zone
Africa/Lagos
Coordinates
12.33°, 6.40°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
25
Female Safety
30
LGBTQ+ Safety
20
Traffic Safety
35
Food Safety
40
Monthly Cost
$395
Local Cost
$167
Local Income
$90
Cashless
10
English
30
Temperature
27.2°C
Summer Avg
27.4°C
Winter Avg
24.1°C
Record High
43.8°C
Record Low
7.8°C
Humidity
46%
Precipitation
734 mm
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
QUS
Distance
36 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 60/100.
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