Updated Feb 18, 2026
KEY STATS
4.9M
Population
499 km2
Area
75 Mbps
Internet
488m
Elevation
UTC+01:00
Timezone
KAN (5km)
Airport
OVERVIEW
Kano's ancient city walls enclose a whirlwind of dyed textiles, camel caravans, and Emir's Palace ceremonies in the Sahel's dry heat. Digital nomads discover fast urban Wi-Fi and co-working amid the historic durbar festivals, with the international airport facilitating escapes. Islamic heritage sites offer contemplative breaks from deadlines.
QUICK FACTS
Country
Nigeria
Region
Western Africa
Population
4.9M
Timezone
UTC+01:00
Elevation
488 m
Currency
NGN
Language
English
Airport
KAN
GPS
12.00, 8.52
DROPTHE_ GOSSIP
Tech
75 Mbps internet — adequate for most digital work
Travel
KAN airport just 5 km from the city center
Climate
Year-round average of 24C — near-ideal temperatures
INFRASTRUCTURE
917 total POIs 1.8 per km²
Above avg per capita
Average
Below avg
Food & Drink
Restaurants
26
Cafes
8
Bars
2
Fast Food
3
Shopping
Supermarkets
10
Convenience
2
Shopping Malls
8
Healthcare
Hospitals
93
Clinics
7
Pharmacies
22
Education
Schools
233
Universities
27
Libraries
2
Recreation
Parks
85
Playgrounds
1
Sports
101
Cinemas
1
Museums
1
Theatres
11
Transport
Bus Stops
4,435
Train Stations
1
Fuel Stations
29
Services
Banks
22
ATMs
61
Post Offices
4
Police
1
Fire Stations
20
Source: DropThe Database | dropthe.org
INTERNET SPEED
75 Mbps
Download
24 Mbps
Upload
49ms
Latency
1,178
Tests
279
Devices
2025-Q4
Last updated
CLIMATE
Best time to visit: Jan - Dec
22°
J
22°
F
23°
M
24°
A
25°
M
26°
J
26°
J
26°
A
25°
S
24°
O
23°
N
22°
D
18-28 C ideal
Warm/Cool
Extreme
Year avg: 24.1 C Range: 21.9 - 26.3 C Rain: 504 mm/year Sunshine: 3,536 h/year
CITY SCORES
93.4
Nomad Index
A
Livability
55.8
Overall
AIRPORT
KAN
Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport
5 km from center
Very close — ~8 min ride
EXTERNAL LINKS
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Kano known for?
Kano's ancient city walls enclose a whirlwind of dyed textiles, camel caravans, and Emir's Palace ceremonies in the Sahel's dry heat. Digital nomads discover fast urban Wi-Fi and co-working amid the historic durbar festivals, with the international airport facilitating escapes. Islamic heritage sites offer contemplative breaks from deadlines.
How fast is the internet in Kano?
Kano has an average download speed of 75 Mbps and upload speed of 24 Mbps, based on Ookla speed test data.
What is the weather like in Kano?
Kano has an average year-round temperature of approximately 24.1 degrees Celsius.
What airport serves Kano?
Kano is served by KAN (Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport), approximately 5 km from the city center.
What is the population of Kano?
The population of Kano is approximately 4.9M.
What infrastructure does Kano have?
Kano has 917 mapped points of interest, including 26 restaurants, 93 hospitals, 233 schools.
What country is Kano in?
Kano is located in Nigeria.