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Runka at a glance

  • Runka has a population of about 13,000.
  • It lies in Katsina State.
  • It's about 793 km to Lagos, the country's largest city.
  • The nearest bigger city is Katsina, about 68 km away.
  • Close by: Dutsin-Ma (20 km), Wagini (29 km) and Batsari (35 km).

A first date in Runka

From Runka it is perfectly normal to suggest meeting in a bigger town nearby. People here do it all the time, and neither of you has to worry about running into the neighbours.

Staying safe

  • Meet in busy public places and tell a friend where you are going.
  • Never send money to people you met online.
  • Report and block anyone who makes you uncomfortable.

Dating in Runka: questions and answers

How far around Runka can I search?

Within 50 km of Runka there are 5 towns and cities — Dutsin-Ma, Wagini and Ruma among them — with more than 51,000 residents in all. In the app you choose the distance yourself: from 10 km to 500 km, or “Any distance”.

Is online dating in Runka free on YADate?

Yes. YADate is a free online dating site, in Runka and everywhere else: profiles, search filters, likes, messages, voice messages and gifts cost nothing, and there is no premium plan. The only limits are daily caps against spam, such as 40 new conversations a day.

Are the profiles near Runka real?

YADate never creates fake profiles or writes on behalf of people who don't exist. A moderator checks every photo before it appears, every member confirms an email address, and any profile can be reported. Anyone who asks for money or pushes you to move to another app straight away is worth reporting.

Can I meet someone who doesn't live in Runka?

Yes. In the filters you can search around any other city, in Nigeria or abroad.

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