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Calabar, Nigeria
Cross River State · Nigeria
Calabar is a major city in Cross River State, Nigeria with a population of 540,000. Elevation: 121 ft (37 m). Average temperature: 80°F (26°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Calabar
Calabar is the capital city of Cross River State, Nigeria. It was originally named Akwa Akpa, in the Efik language, as the Efik people dominate this area. The city is adjacent to the Calabar and Great Kwa rivers, and the creeks of the Cross River.
People
Climate
| Population | 540,000 |
| Population Density | 2,316 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 121 ft (37 m) |
| Coordinates | 4.9589°, 8.3270° |
| Timezone | Africa/Lagos |
| Country | 🇳🇬 Nigeria |
| State / Province | Cross River State |
| Average Temperature | 80°F (26°C) |
| January Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 104.3 inches (2,648 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Calabar
Calabar is a major city in Nigeria (Cross River State) with a population of 540,000. The city sits at an elevation of 121 feet (37 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 80°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 80°F in January to 77°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 104.3 inches. The timezone is Africa/Lagos.
Climate in Calabar
Calabar has an average annual temperature of 26.3°C (79°F). The hottest month is Mar (27.3°C), the coldest is Aug (25.3°C). Average annual precipitation is 2561 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 79.6°F |
| 47% above Nigeria avg | |
| January Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 164 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 121 ft (37 m) |
| Area | 233.2 sq mi (604.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,316/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 4.9589°N, 8.3270°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Lagos |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Cameroon (126 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Cameroon | Stratovolcano | 4,095 m (13,435 ft) | 2000 | 126 km |
| Tombel Graben | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 500 m (1,640 ft) | Unknown | 156 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 80°F (27°C) | 0.9 in | Driest |
| February | 81°F (27°C) | 2.1 in | |
| March | 82°F (28°C) | 5.5 in | Warmest |
| April | 81°F (27°C) | 7.5 in | |
| May | 81°F (27°C) | 10.1 in | |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 14.3 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 16.5 in | Wettest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 14.4 in | Coldest |
| September | 78°F (26°C) | 15.0 in | |
| October | 79°F (26°C) | 11.7 in | |
| November | 80°F (27°C) | 5.0 in | |
| December | 80°F (27°C) | 1.2 in |
Calabar has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 77°F in August to 82°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 104.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (16.5") and January the driest (0.9").
Colleges & Universities in Calabar
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hope Waddell Training Institution | College | - | , |
| Maritime Academy of Nigeria | University | - | , |
| University of Calabar | University | - | Visit → |
Schools in Calabar
4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Government Primary school | - | - | - | - |
| Brotherhood Model College | - | - | - | - |
| Mount Ephraim school, Calabar | - | - | - | - |
| St Patrick’s College | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Calabar
2 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Afrobeats Gospel Radio | african, afrobeats | MP3 | |
| Softlife Afrofusion Radio | afrobeats, afrofusion | MP3 96 kbps |
Museums in Calabar
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Slave History Museum |
Libraries in Calabar
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cross River State Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Calabar
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Hotels in Calabar
6 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Calabar
3 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Calabar
1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Calabar
1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Calabar
1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Calabar
1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Calabar
1 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Calabar
1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Calabar
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Calabar
4 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Akwa Ibom International Airport | QUO | Medium Airport |
| Margaret Ekpo International Airport | CBQ | Medium Airport |
| Eket Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Lobe Airfield | - | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Calabar
7 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Doxa Commission Global | |
| Doxa Commission Global | |
| Sacred Heart Cathedral | |
| Sacred Heart Cathedral | |
| The Apostolic Church | |
| The Apostolic Church | |
| The Redeemed Christian Church of God |
Quick Facts
Around Calabar
Places within 5 km radius - OpenStreetMap data
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Public Holidays in Nigeria
10 public holidays this year
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Get ReportFrequently Asked Questions About Calabar
What is the population of Calabar?
Calabar has a population of 540,000 residents and is located in Nigeria. The population density is 2,316 people per square mile, spread across 233.2 square miles.
What is the weather like in Calabar?
Calabar has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 80°F in January, while summers reach an average of 77°F in July. The area receives 164 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 104.3 inches.