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Ikot Ekpene, Nigeria
Akwa Ibom State · Nigeria
Ikot Ekpene is a large city in Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria with a population of 254,806. Elevation: 292 ft (89 m). Average temperature: 80°F (26°C).
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About Ikot Ekpene
Ikot Ekpene, also known as The Raffia City, or IK in short form is a historic town in the south-southern state of Akwa Ibom, Nigeria. It is the political and cultural capital of the Annang ethnic group in Nigeria. The town is located on the A342 highway that parallels the coast, between Calabar to the southeast and Aba to the west, with the state capital, Uyo, on this road just to the east. Umuahia is the next major town to the north. The population of the Ikot Ekpene Local government area was estimated to be 180,500 in 2022.
People
Climate
| Population | 254,806 |
| Population Density | 5,167 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 292 ft (89 m) |
| Coordinates | 5.1819°, 7.7148° |
| Timezone | Africa/Lagos |
| Country | 🇳🇬 Nigeria |
| State / Province | Akwa Ibom State |
| Average Temperature | 80°F (26°C) |
| January Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 91.1 inches (2,313 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Ikot Ekpene
Ikot Ekpene is a large city in Nigeria (Akwa Ibom State) with a population of 254,806. The city sits at an elevation of 292 feet (89 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 91.1 inches. The timezone is Africa/Lagos.
Climate in Ikot Ekpene
Ikot Ekpene has an average annual temperature of 26.1°C (79°F). The hottest month is Mar (27.1°C), the coldest is Aug (25.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 2312 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 79.5°F |
| 47% above Nigeria avg | |
| January Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 174 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 292 ft (89 m) |
| Area | 49.3 sq mi (127.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 5,167/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 5.1819°N, 7.7148°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Lagos |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Cameroon (195 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Cameroon | Stratovolcano | 4,095 m (13,435 ft) | 2000 | 195 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 80°F (27°C) | 1.1 in | |
| February | 81°F (27°C) | 2.4 in | |
| March | 82°F (28°C) | 5.2 in | Warmest |
| April | 82°F (28°C) | 7.2 in | |
| May | 80°F (27°C) | 9.9 in | |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 11.3 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 13.1 in | Coldest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 11.6 in | |
| September | 78°F (25°C) | 14.0 in | Wettest |
| October | 79°F (26°C) | 10.6 in | |
| November | 80°F (26°C) | 3.9 in | |
| December | 80°F (27°C) | 1.0 in | Driest |
Ikot Ekpene has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 77°F in July to 82°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 91.1 inches, with September being the wettest month (14.0") and December the driest (1.0").
Schools in Ikot Ekpene
4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monika Kindergarten | — | — | — | — |
| St. Paul Secondary School | — | — | — | — |
| Monika Kindergarten | — | — | — | — |
| St. Paul Secondary School | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Ikot Ekpene
4 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Afrobeats Gospel Radio | african, afrobeats | MP3 | |
| Softlife Afrofusion Radio | afrobeats, afrofusion | MP3 96 kbps | |
| Obong Radio | afrobeats, amapiano | MP3 | |
| Afrofusion Gospel Radio | afrobeats, afrofusion | MP3 128 kbps |
Farmers Markets in Ikot Ekpene
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Market |
Hotels in Ikot Ekpene
1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Ikot Ekpene
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
| Ikot Ekpene Township Stadium |
Airports Near Ikot Ekpene
5 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Akwa Ibom International Airport | QUO | Medium Airport |
| Margaret Ekpo International Airport | CBQ | Medium Airport |
| Port Harcourt City Airport / Port Harcourt Air Force Base | PHG | Medium Airport |
| Sam Mbakwe International Cargo Airport | QOW | Medium Airport |
| Eket Airport | — | Small Airport |
Quick Facts
Around Ikot Ekpene
Places within 5 km radius — OpenStreetMap data
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What is the population of Ikot Ekpene?
Ikot Ekpene has a population of 254,806 residents and is located in Nigeria. The population density is 5,167 people per square mile, spread across 49.3 square miles.
What is the weather like in Ikot Ekpene?
Ikot Ekpene 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 174 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 91.1 inches.