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Ekpoma, Nigeria

Edo State · Nigeria

Ekpoma is a mid-size city in Edo State, Nigeria with a population of 59,618. Elevation: 1,194 ft (364 m). Average temperature: 78°F (25°C).

59,618 Population 223/sq mi density
1,194 ft Elevation 364 meters
78°F Avg Temperature 25°C
64.9 in Annual Rain
Africa / Lagos Timezone

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About Ekpoma

Ekpoma

Ekpoma is a town in Edo State, Nigeria. It is the administrative headquarters of the Esan West Local Government Area. Ekpoma lies on the geographical coordinate of latitude 6°45′N 6°08′E.
The town has an official Post Office, and it is home to the Ambrose Alli University. Currently Ekpoma town is developing with major infrastructures, hospitals, schools, modern eateries and roads. The town is also secured.

People

Population59,618
Density223/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp78°F (25°C)
Rain64.9 in/yr
Sunny Days218/yr
Elevation1,194 ft (364 m)
Population59,618
Population Density223 / sq mi
Elevation1,194 ft (364 m)
Coordinates6.7430°, 6.1403°
TimezoneAfrica/Lagos
Country🇳🇬 Nigeria
State / ProvinceEdo State
Average Temperature78°F (25°C)
January Average78°F (25°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Annual Precipitation64.9 inches (1,648 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Ekpoma

Ekpoma is a mid-size city in Nigeria (Edo State) with a population of 59,618. The city sits at an elevation of 1,194 feet (364 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 64.9 inches. The timezone is Africa/Lagos.

Climate in Ekpoma

Ekpoma has an average annual temperature of 25.6°C (78°F). The hottest month is Mar (26.8°C), the coldest is Jan (24.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 1714 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 24.6°C / 76°F 14.5° / 32.4° 17.5
Feb 25.8°C / 78°F 16.2° / 33.3° 12.4
Mar 26.8°C / 80°F 22° / 32.9° 69.4
Apr 26.7°C / 80°F 22.4° / 32.5° 109.8
May 26.3°C / 79°F 22.4° / 31.6° 141.0
Jun 25.5°C / 78°F 21.7° / 30.8° 262.0
Jul 24.9°C / 77°F 21.1° / 30° 250.4
Aug 24.7°C / 76°F 20.6° / 29.8° 239.9
Sep 25°C / 77°F 21.3° / 30.1° 302.7
Oct 25.5°C / 78°F 21.5° / 31° 216.9
Nov 26°C / 79°F 20° / 31.7° 80.8
Dec 25°C / 77°F 16.6° / 31.8° 11.3
Ekpoma 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. The area gets 218 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 64.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,194 feet.

Temperature

78°F Jan (25°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average77.7°F
44% above Nigeria avg
January Average78°F (25°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days218 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,194 ft (364 m)
Area267.9 sq mi (693.8 km²)
Population Density223/sq mi
Coordinates6.7430°N, 6.1403°W
TimezoneAfrica/Lagos

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 64.9"
71% above Nigeria avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 11.77"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.39"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.5. Most recent: M0.0 on Mar 7, 2000.

Mar 7, 2000 34 km S of Siluko, Nigeria M4.5 124 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 78°F (25°C) 0.4 in Driest
February 80°F (27°C) 1.1 in
March 81°F (27°C) 3.9 in Warmest
April 81°F (27°C) 5.3 in
May 79°F (26°C) 8.0 in
June 77°F (25°C) 8.7 in
July 75°F (24°C) 8.5 in
August 74°F (24°C) 7.1 in Coldest
September 75°F (24°C) 11.8 in Wettest
October 77°F (25°C) 8.1 in
November 78°F (26°C) 1.5 in
December 78°F (26°C) 0.4 in

Ekpoma has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 74°F in August to 81°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 64.9 inches, with September being the wettest month (11.8") and January the driest (0.4").

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Radio Stations near Ekpoma

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Esan binoculars community radio, general MP3 64 kbps

Farmers Markets in Ekpoma

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Market

Gas Stations in Ekpoma

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

NG #6234383437

Airports Near Ekpoma

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Asaba International AirportABBLarge Airport
Benin AirportBNIMedium Airport
Ajaokuta AirportSmall Airport
Chinua Achebe International AirportSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Ekpoma

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Lagos
Postal Code
310101

🇳🇬 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 Ekpoma

What is the population of Ekpoma?

Ekpoma has a population of 59,618 residents and is located in Nigeria. The population density is 223 people per square mile, spread across 267.9 square miles.

What is the weather like in Ekpoma?

Ekpoma 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. The area receives 218 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 64.9 inches.

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