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Nkwerre, Nigeria

Imo State · Nigeria

Nkwerre is a mid-size city in Imo State, Nigeria with a population of 62,973. Elevation: 587 ft (179 m). Average temperature: 79°F (26°C).

62,973 Population 3,590/sq mi density
587 ft Elevation 179 meters
79°F Avg Temperature 26°C
83.0 in Annual Rain
Africa / Lagos Timezone

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About Nkwerre

Nkwerre

Nkwerre is one of the Local Government Areas in Imo State, South-East, Nigeria. It is situated in Nkwerre town where the name of the local government area was derived. Its population was placed at 80,270 from the 2006 population census with an area of 38.447 km. It is known for its thick vegetation which is supposed to prevent soil erosion however, it is erosion prone area.

People

Population62,973
Density3,590/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp79°F (26°C)
Rain83.0 in/yr
Sunny Days187/yr
Elevation587 ft (179 m)
Population62,973
Population Density3,590 / sq mi
Elevation587 ft (179 m)
Coordinates5.7592°, 7.1038°
TimezoneAfrica/Lagos
Country🇳🇬 Nigeria
State / ProvinceImo State
Average Temperature79°F (26°C)
January Average80°F (26°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Annual Precipitation83.0 inches (2,108 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Nkwerre

Nkwerre is a mid-size city in Nigeria (Imo State) with a population of 62,973. The city sits at an elevation of 587 feet (179 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 83.0 inches. The timezone is Africa/Lagos.

Climate in Nkwerre

Nkwerre 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
Nkwerre 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 187 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 83.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 587 feet.

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 Days187 days/yr

Geography

Elevation587 ft (179 m)
Area17.5 sq mi (45.4 km²)
Population Density3,590/sq mi
Coordinates5.7592°N, 7.1038°W
TimezoneAfrica/Lagos

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 83.0"
118% above Nigeria avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 13.39"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.51"

Air Quality

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 80°F (26°C) 0.7 in
February 81°F (27°C) 1.6 in
March 82°F (28°C) 4.0 in Warmest
April 82°F (28°C) 6.8 in
May 80°F (27°C) 9.8 in
June 78°F (26°C) 10.9 in
July 77°F (25°C) 12.4 in Coldest
August 77°F (25°C) 10.1 in
September 77°F (25°C) 13.4 in Wettest
October 78°F (26°C) 10.4 in
November 80°F (27°C) 2.5 in
December 80°F (27°C) 0.5 in Driest

Nkwerre has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 77°F in July to 82°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 83.0 inches, with September being the wettest month (13.4") and December the driest (0.5").

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Radio Stations near Nkwerre

2 stations within ~55 km.

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

Farmers Markets in Nkwerre

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Afor Market Urualla
Eke Mgbidi Mordern Market
Ime Afor Umuakah
Market
Nempi Modern Market(Orie Nempi)
New Timber Market
Nkwogbe Ihiala
Orie Akokwa
Orie-Omuma Market
Oriendu
Ukwu Ebelebe

Stadiums & Teams in Nkwerre

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Airports Near Nkwerre

5 airports within the area.

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

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Lagos

Around Nkwerre

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 Nkwerre

What is the population of Nkwerre?

Nkwerre has a population of 62,973 residents and is located in Nigeria. The population density is 3,590 people per square mile, spread across 17.5 square miles.

What is the weather like in Nkwerre?

Nkwerre 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 187 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 83.0 inches.

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