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Igbo-Ukwu, Nigeria

Anambra · Nigeria

Igbo-Ukwu is a mid-size city in Anambra, Nigeria with a population of 75,224. Elevation: 1,178 ft (359 m). Average temperature: 80°F (26°C).

75,224 Population 661/sq mi density
1,178 ft Elevation 359 meters
80°F Avg Temperature 26°C
73.2 in Annual Rain
Africa / Lagos Timezone

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About Igbo-Ukwu

Igbo-Ukwu

Igbo-Ukwu is a town in the Nigerian state of Anambra in the south-central part of the country. The town comprises three quarters namely Obiuno, Ngo, and Ihite with several villages within each quarter and thirty-six (36) administrative wards. It is also bordered by Ora-eri, Ichida, Azigbo, Ezinifite, Amichi, Isuofia, Ikenga and some other towns.

People

Population75,224
Density661/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp80°F (26°C)
Rain73.2 in/yr
Sunny Days203/yr
Elevation1,178 ft (359 m)
Population75,224
Population Density661 / sq mi
Elevation1,178 ft (359 m)
Coordinates6.0180°, 7.0203°
TimezoneAfrica/Lagos
Country🇳🇬 Nigeria
State / ProvinceAnambra
Average Temperature80°F (26°C)
January Average80°F (27°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Annual Precipitation73.2 inches (1,860 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Igbo-Ukwu

Igbo-Ukwu is a mid-size city in Nigeria (Anambra) with a population of 75,224. The city sits at an elevation of 1,178 feet (359 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 73.2 inches. The timezone is Africa/Lagos.

Climate in Igbo-Ukwu

Igbo-Ukwu has an average annual temperature of 25.9°C (79°F). The hottest month is Apr (27.1°C), the coldest is Jan (25.1°C). Average annual precipitation is 1878 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 25.1°C / 77°F 15.1° / 32.3° 21.7
Feb 26.1°C / 79°F 16.7° / 33.1° 10.4
Mar 27°C / 81°F 22.4° / 32.6° 69.9
Apr 27.1°C / 81°F 22.8° / 33° 113.2
May 26.7°C / 80°F 22.8° / 32.1° 186.2
Jun 25.8°C / 78°F 21.8° / 31.2° 276.9
Jul 25.2°C / 77°F 21.5° / 30.2° 270.1
Aug 25.1°C / 77°F 21.3° / 29.9° 234.0
Sep 25.3°C / 78°F 21.9° / 30.3° 346.0
Oct 25.7°C / 78°F 22° / 31° 242.2
Nov 26.3°C / 79°F 20.8° / 31.7° 98.1
Dec 25.3°C / 77°F 17° / 31.9° 9.1
Igbo-Ukwu has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (26°C). Winters average 80°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 203 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 73.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,178 feet.

Temperature

80°F Jan (27°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average79.6°F
47% above Nigeria avg
January Average80°F (27°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days203 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,178 ft (359 m)
Area113.7 sq mi (294.6 km²)
Population Density661/sq mi
Coordinates6.0180°N, 7.0203°W
TimezoneAfrica/Lagos

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 73.2"
93% above Nigeria avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 11.73"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.31"

Air Quality

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 80°F (27°C) 0.6 in
February 82°F (28°C) 1.3 in
March 83°F (28°C) 3.2 in Warmest
April 82°F (28°C) 6.0 in
May 80°F (27°C) 9.3 in
June 79°F (26°C) 9.4 in
July 77°F (25°C) 10.8 in
August 77°F (25°C) 8.5 in Coldest
September 77°F (25°C) 11.7 in Wettest
October 78°F (26°C) 10.0 in
November 80°F (27°C) 2.2 in
December 80°F (27°C) 0.3 in Driest

Igbo-Ukwu has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 77°F in August to 83°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 73.2 inches, with September being the wettest month (11.7") and December the driest (0.3").

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Radio Stations near Igbo-Ukwu

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
1Radio International entretenimiento, highlife MP3 64 kbps
1Radio Oguta - Community MP3 64 kbps

Museums in Igbo-Ukwu

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Igbo-Ukwu Museum

Libraries in Igbo-Ukwu

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Digital Library0.0
Unizik Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Igbo-Ukwu

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Afor Igwe Market
Afor Market Urualla
Eke Main Market
Nempi Modern Market(Orie Nempi)
Nkwo Igbo Market
Nkwo Okija
Nkwogbe Ihiala
Orie Akokwa
Orie Market, Neni
Orie Market, Obeledu

Stadiums & Teams in Igbo-Ukwu

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Igbo-Ukwu

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Akanu Ibiam International AirportENULarge Airport
Asaba International AirportABBLarge Airport
Sam Mbakwe International Cargo AirportQOWMedium Airport
Chinua Achebe International AirportSmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Lagos

Around Igbo-Ukwu

Places within 5 km radius — OpenStreetMap data

🇳🇬 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 Igbo-Ukwu

What is the population of Igbo-Ukwu?

Igbo-Ukwu has a population of 75,224 residents and is located in Nigeria. The population density is 661 people per square mile, spread across 113.7 square miles.

What is the weather like in Igbo-Ukwu?

Igbo-Ukwu 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 203 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 73.2 inches.

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