Ankpa, Nigeria

Kogi State · Nigeria

Ankpa is a large city in Kogi State, Nigeria with a population of 359,300. Elevation: 1,096 ft (334 m). Average temperature: 78°F (25°C).

Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026

359,300 Population 776/sq mi density
1,096 ft Elevation 334 meters
78°F Avg Temperature 25°C
54.5 in Annual Rain
Africa / Lagos Timezone

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People

Population359,300
Density776/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp78°F (25°C)
Rain54.5 in/yr
Elevation1,096 ft (334 m)
Population359,300
Population Density776 / sq mi
Elevation1,096 ft (334 m)
Coordinates7.4025°, 7.6320°
TimezoneAfrica/Lagos
Country🇳🇬 Nigeria
State / ProvinceKogi State
Average Temperature78°F (25°C)
January Average78°F (25°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Annual Precipitation54.5 inches (1,383 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Ankpa

Ankpa is a large city in Nigeria (Kogi State) with a population of 359,300. The city sits at an elevation of 1,096 feet (334 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 78°F (25°C). Temperatures range from 78°F in January to 75°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 54.5 inches. The timezone is Africa/Lagos.

Climate in Ankpa

Ankpa has an average annual temperature of 25.7°C (78°F). The hottest month is Mar (27.7°C), the coldest is Dec (24.3°C). Average annual precipitation is 1389 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 24.5°C / 76°F 13.9° / 34° 30.6
Feb 26.2°C / 79°F 15.7° / 35.9° 34.8
Mar 27.7°C / 82°F 21.1° / 36.4° 52.0
Apr 27.6°C / 82°F 22° / 35° 106.1
May 26.9°C / 80°F 22.3° / 33.5° 129.6
Jun 25.7°C / 78°F 21.4° / 32° 179.3
Jul 24.9°C / 77°F 20.8° / 30.5° 194.1
Aug 24.7°C / 76°F 20.7° / 30.2° 179.7
Sep 25°C / 77°F 20.8° / 30.5° 189.3
Oct 25.3°C / 78°F 20.7° / 31.4° 160.5
Nov 25.5°C / 78°F 17.6° / 32.3° 82.6
Dec 24.3°C / 76°F 15.1° / 32.9° 50.5
Ankpa has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (25°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 54.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,096 feet.

Temperature

78°F Jan (25°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average77.8°F
44% above Nigeria avg
January Average78°F (25°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)

Geography

Elevation1,096 ft (334 m)
Area463.3 sq mi (1,200.0 km²)
Population Density776/sq mi
Coordinates7.4025°N, 7.6320°E
TimezoneAfrica/Lagos

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 54.5"
43% above Nigeria avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 11.02"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.28"

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Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 78°F (25°C) 0.3 in Driest
February 80°F (27°C) 0.6 in
March 82°F (28°C) 2.0 in Warmest
April 82°F (28°C) 4.1 in
May 79°F (26°C) 7.0 in
June 76°F (25°C) 7.4 in
July 75°F (24°C) 6.9 in
August 75°F (24°C) 7.2 in Coldest
September 75°F (24°C) 11.0 in Wettest
October 77°F (25°C) 6.8 in
November 78°F (25°C) 0.9 in
December 77°F (25°C) 0.3 in

Ankpa has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 75°F in August to 82°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 54.4 inches, with September being the wettest month (11.0") and January the driest (0.3").

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Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Lagos

🇳🇬 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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What is the population of Ankpa?

Ankpa has a population of 359,300 residents and is located in Nigeria. The population density is 776 people per square mile, spread across 463.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Ankpa?

Ankpa has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (25°C). Winter temperatures average 78°F in January, while summers reach an average of 75°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 54.5 inches.

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