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Afikpo, Nigeria

Ebonyi State · Nigeria

Afikpo is a mid-size city in Ebonyi State, Nigeria with a population of 71,866. Elevation: 302 ft (92 m). Average temperature: 81°F (27°C).

71,866 Population 227/sq mi density
302 ft Elevation 92 meters
81°F Avg Temperature 27°C
79.3 in Annual Rain
Africa / Lagos Timezone

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About Afikpo

Afikpo is a Local Government Area of Ebonyi State, Nigeria. Its headquarters is in the town of Ehugbo, Afikpo. Important townships include Ehugbo Unwana and Amasiri. Other notable areas are Ibii and Akpoha. Afikpo north is located in Ebony south senatorial district of Ebonyi state Nigeria.

People

Population71,866
Density227/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp81°F (27°C)
Rain79.3 in/yr
Sunny Days192/yr
Elevation302 ft (92 m)
Population71,866
Population Density227 / sq mi
Elevation302 ft (92 m)
Coordinates5.8926°, 7.9353°
TimezoneAfrica/Lagos
Country🇳🇬 Nigeria
State / ProvinceEbonyi State
Average Temperature81°F (27°C)
January Average82°F (28°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation79.3 inches (2,014 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Afikpo

Afikpo is a mid-size city in Nigeria (Ebonyi State) with a population of 71,866. The city sits at an elevation of 302 feet (92 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 81°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 82°F in January to 78°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 79.3 inches. The timezone is Africa/Lagos.

Climate in Afikpo

Afikpo has an average annual temperature of 26.7°C (80°F). The hottest month is Mar (28°C), the coldest is Aug (25.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 1154 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 26.7°C / 80°F 16.7° / 35.2° 7.4
Feb 27.8°C / 82°F 18.2° / 36.7° 4.4
Mar 28°C / 82°F 22.5° / 35.9° 53.8
Apr 27.9°C / 82°F 23° / 35° 81.2
May 27.2°C / 81°F 23.1° / 33.3° 99.8
Jun 26.1°C / 79°F 22.2° / 31.9° 189.5
Jul 25.6°C / 78°F 21.9° / 31° 184.4
Aug 25.6°C / 78°F 21.8° / 30.8° 150.7
Sep 25.7°C / 78°F 22° / 31.1° 196.1
Oct 25.9°C / 79°F 21.7° / 31.8° 142.5
Nov 26.9°C / 80°F 21° / 33.7° 40.8
Dec 26.8°C / 80°F 18.1° / 35° 3.1
Afikpo has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 82°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 192 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 79.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 302 feet.

Temperature

82°F Jan (28°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average81.1°F
50% above Nigeria avg
January Average82°F (28°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days192 days/yr

Geography

Elevation302 ft (92 m)
Area316.8 sq mi (820.5 km²)
Population Density227/sq mi
Coordinates5.8926°N, 7.9353°W
TimezoneAfrica/Lagos

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 79.3"
109% above Nigeria avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 12.40"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.51"

Air Quality

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 82°F (28°C) 0.5 in Driest
February 83°F (29°C) 1.7 in
March 84°F (29°C) 3.9 in Warmest
April 84°F (29°C) 5.8 in
May 82°F (28°C) 9.5 in
June 80°F (27°C) 10.8 in
July 78°F (26°C) 11.9 in
August 78°F (26°C) 10.6 in Coldest
September 79°F (26°C) 12.4 in Wettest
October 80°F (27°C) 9.3 in
November 82°F (28°C) 2.4 in
December 81°F (27°C) 0.5 in

Afikpo has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 78°F in August to 84°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 79.3 inches, with September being the wettest month (12.4") and January the driest (0.5").

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Schools in Afikpo

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Amuro/Mgbom Community Secondary School
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Hotels in Afikpo

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Unwana Plaza hotel

Cafes in Afikpo

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Capapa

Airports Near Afikpo

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Akanu Ibiam International AirportENULarge Airport
Sam Mbakwe International Cargo AirportQOWMedium Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Afikpo

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
St. Mary's Pro-Cathedral

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Lagos

Around Afikpo

Places within 5 km radius — OpenStreetMap data

Parks 1
Places of Worship 1

🇳🇬 About Nigeria

Capital Abuja
Population 195,874,740
Area 923,768 km²
GDP (USD) $487,387,801,881
GDP per capita $2,139
HDI 0.548
Life expectancy 54.5 years
Internet users 39.2%
Urban population 62.2%
Currency NGN (Naira)
Languages English
Calling code +234
TLD .ng
Driving side right

Public Holidays in Nigeria

10 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
May 1 Workers' Day Workers' Day
May 27 Children's Day Children's Day
Jun 12 Democracy Day Democracy Day
Oct 1 National Day National Day
Nov 1 National Youth Day National Youth Day
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 28 Boxing Day Boxing Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About Afikpo

What is the population of Afikpo?

Afikpo has a population of 71,866 residents and is located in Nigeria. The population density is 227 people per square mile, spread across 316.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in Afikpo?

Afikpo has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 82°F in January, while summers reach an average of 78°F in July. The area receives 192 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 79.3 inches.

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