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Ikang, Nigeria

Cross River State · Nigeria

Ikang is a small city in Cross River State, Nigeria with a population of 13,305. Elevation: 30 ft (9 m). Average temperature: 79°F (26°C).

Data updated June 2026

13,305 Population 28/sq mi density
30 ft Elevation 9 meters
79°F Avg Temperature 26°C
107.4 in Annual Rain
Africa / Lagos Timezone

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People

Population13,305
Density28/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp79°F (26°C)
Rain107.4 in/yr
Sunny Days164/yr
Elevation30 ft (9 m)
Population13,305
Population Density28 / sq mi
Elevation30 ft (9 m)
Coordinates4.7898°, 8.5316°
TimezoneAfrica/Lagos
Country🇳🇬 Nigeria
State / ProvinceCross River State
Average Temperature79°F (26°C)
January Average80°F (26°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Annual Precipitation107.4 inches (2,728 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Ikang

Ikang is a small city in Nigeria (Cross River State) with a population of 13,305. The city sits at an elevation of 30 feet (9 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 79°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 80°F in January to 77°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 107.4 inches. The timezone is Africa/Lagos.

Climate in Ikang

Ikang has an average annual temperature of 25.8°C (78°F). The hottest month is Feb (27.6°C), the coldest is Aug (24.5°C). Average annual precipitation is 3440 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 26.5°C / 80°F 19.9° / 34.2° 22.7
Feb 27.6°C / 82°F 21.5° / 36.2° 25.9
Mar 26.9°C / 80°F 22.7° / 34.3° 183.4
Apr 26.5°C / 80°F 22.8° / 32.8° 251.2
May 26.2°C / 79°F 22.6° / 31.9° 277.1
Jun 25.3°C / 77°F 21.9° / 30.5° 463.0
Jul 24.7°C / 76°F 21.8° / 29.7° 657.7
Aug 24.5°C / 76°F 21.4° / 29.1° 502.2
Sep 24.8°C / 77°F 21.3° / 29.9° 588.3
Oct 25.2°C / 77°F 21.2° / 30.9° 326.4
Nov 25.9°C / 79°F 21.6° / 32.1° 125.3
Dec 26.2°C / 79°F 20.1° / 33.5° 16.7
Ikang has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 80°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 164 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 107.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 30 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

80°F Jan (26°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average79.2°F
47% above Nigeria avg
January Average80°F (26°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days164 days/yr

Geography

Elevation30 ft (9 m)
Area478.6 sq mi (1,239.5 km²)
Population Density28/sq mi
Coordinates4.7898°N, 8.5316°W
TimezoneAfrica/Lagos

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 107.4"
183% above Nigeria avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 17.87"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.94"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

6 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.9.

Mar 28, 1999 8 km NNW of Malabo, Equatorial Guinea M4.9 110 km
Mar 28, 1999 8 km SW of Malabo, Equatorial Guinea M4.8 123 km
Mar 27, 1999 19 km N of Malabo, Equatorial Guinea M4.8 100 km
Mar 27, 1999 20 km WNW of Malabo, Equatorial Guinea M4.7 105 km
Mar 27, 1999 19 km N of Malabo, Equatorial Guinea M4.7 100 km
Sep 20, 1990 20 km WNW of Buea, Cameroon M4.7 87 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Cameroon (96 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Cameroon Stratovolcano 4,095 m (13,435 ft) 2000 96 km
Tombel Graben Pyroclastic cone(s) 500 m (1,640 ft) Unknown 131 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 80°F (26°C) 0.9 in Driest
February 81°F (27°C) 2.2 in
March 81°F (27°C) 5.6 in Warmest
April 81°F (27°C) 7.6 in
May 80°F (27°C) 10.2 in
June 79°F (26°C) 15.0 in
July 77°F (25°C) 17.9 in Wettest
August 77°F (25°C) 15.6 in Coldest
September 77°F (25°C) 14.8 in
October 78°F (26°C) 11.5 in
November 79°F (26°C) 4.8 in
December 80°F (26°C) 1.2 in

Ikang has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 77°F in August to 81°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 107.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (17.9") and January the driest (0.9").

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Museums in Ikang

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Slave History Museum

Libraries in Ikang

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Cross River State Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Ikang

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Market
Market
Market

Stadiums & Teams in Ikang

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Ikang

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Akwa Ibom International AirportQUOMedium Airport
Margaret Ekpo International AirportCBQMedium Airport
Eket Airport-Small Airport
Lobe Airfield-Small Airport

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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Frequently Asked Questions About Ikang

What is the population of Ikang?

Ikang has a population of 13,305 residents and is located in Nigeria. The population density is 28 people per square mile, spread across 478.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in Ikang?

Ikang has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°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 107.4 inches.

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