Updated Jan 26, 2026
KEY STATS
1.2M
Population
72 km2
Area
60 Mbps
Internet
UTC+01:00
Timezone
QOW (40km)
Airport
OVERVIEW
In Aba's bustling markets, traders haggle over textiles and electronics amid the humid tropical air of southeastern Nigeria, creating a vibrant hub for entrepreneurial digital nomads seeking affordable living and local business insights. The city's relentless energy and improving mobile connectivity make it a raw, unfiltered base for those diving into West African commerce.
QUICK FACTS
Country
Nigeria
Region
Western Africa
Population
1.2M
Timezone
UTC+01:00
Currency
NGN
Language
English
Airport
QOW
GPS
5.11, 7.37
DROPTHE_ GOSSIP
Food
2,114 restaurants mapped in Aba
Tech
60 Mbps internet — adequate for most digital work
Climate
Year-round average of 27C — near-ideal temperatures
INFRASTRUCTURE
35 total POIs 0.5 per km²
Above avg per capita
Average
Below avg
Food & Drink
Restaurants
2,114
Cafes
798
Bars
632
Fast Food
1
Shopping
Supermarkets
314
Convenience
237
Shopping Malls
57
Healthcare
Hospitals
1
Clinics
302
Pharmacies
102
Education
Schools
3
Universities
58
Libraries
46
Recreation
Parks
5
Playgrounds
1,664
Sports
1
Cinemas
21
Museums
1
Theatres
86
Transport
Bus Stops
1,697
Train Stations
1
Fuel Stations
2
Services
Banks
1
ATMs
355
Post Offices
25
Police
27
Fire Stations
30
Source: DropThe Database | dropthe.org
INTERNET SPEED
60 Mbps
Download
13 Mbps
Upload
54ms
Latency
109
Tests
41
Devices
2025-Q4
Last updated
CLIMATE
Best time to visit: Mar - Nov
29°
J
29°
F
28°
M
27°
A
26°
M
25°
J
25°
J
25°
A
26°
S
27°
O
28°
N
29°
D
18-28 C ideal
Warm/Cool
Extreme
Year avg: 27 C Range: 28.9 - 25.1 C Rain: 1,474 mm/year Sunshine: 3,011 h/year
CITY SCORES
78.4
Nomad Index
C
Livability
42.8
Overall
AIRPORT
QOW
Sam Mbakwe International Airport
40 km from center
~60 min drive
EXTERNAL LINKS
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Aba known for?
In Aba's bustling markets, traders haggle over textiles and electronics amid the humid tropical air of southeastern Nigeria, creating a vibrant hub for entrepreneurial digital nomads seeking affordable living and local business insights. The city's relentless energy and improving mobile connectivity make it a raw, unfiltered base for those diving into West African commerce.
How fast is the internet in Aba?
Aba has an average download speed of 60 Mbps and upload speed of 13 Mbps, based on Ookla speed test data.
What is the weather like in Aba?
Aba has an average year-round temperature of approximately 27 degrees Celsius.
What airport serves Aba?
Aba is served by QOW (Sam Mbakwe International Airport), approximately 40 km from the city center.
What is the population of Aba?
The population of Aba is approximately 1.2M.
What infrastructure does Aba have?
Aba has 35 mapped points of interest, including 2,114 restaurants, 1 hospitals, 3 schools.
What country is Aba in?
Aba is located in Nigeria.
