Oron, Nigeria

Akwa Ibom State · Nigeria

Oron is a large city in Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria with a population of 156,461. Elevation: 66 ft (20 m). Average temperature: 79°F (26°C).

Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026

156,461 Population 6,738/sq mi density
66 ft Elevation 20 meters
79°F Avg Temperature 26°C
94.1 in Annual Rain
Africa / Lagos Timezone

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About Oron

Oron is a coastal city and Local Government Area (LGA) in Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria. It is home to the Maritime Academy of Nigeria and the Oron Museum.

People

Population156,461
Density6,738/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp79°F (26°C)
Rain94.1 in/yr
Elevation66 ft (20 m)
Population156,461
Population Density6,738 / sq mi
Elevation66 ft (20 m)
Coordinates4.8217°, 8.2350°
TimezoneAfrica/Lagos
Country🇳🇬 Nigeria
State / ProvinceAkwa Ibom State
Average Temperature79°F (26°C)
January Average80°F (27°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Annual Precipitation94.1 inches (2,391 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Oron

Oron is a large city in Nigeria (Akwa Ibom State) with a population of 156,461. The city sits at an elevation of 66 feet (20 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 94.1 inches. The timezone is Africa/Lagos.

Climate in Oron

Oron has an average annual temperature of 26.3°C (79°F). The hottest month is Mar (27.3°C), the coldest is Aug (25.3°C). Average annual precipitation is 2561 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 26.4°C / 80°F 18.5° / 32.6° 27.1
Feb 27°C / 81°F 19.8° / 32.9° 19.8
Mar 27.3°C / 81°F 23.3° / 33° 141.5
Apr 27.2°C / 81°F 23.5° / 32.6° 191.7
May 26.9°C / 80°F 23.5° / 32.2° 216.0
Jun 26°C / 79°F 22.7° / 31.2° 383.1
Jul 25.4°C / 78°F 22.4° / 30.4° 392.9
Aug 25.3°C / 78°F 22.1° / 29.9° 309.2
Sep 25.5°C / 78°F 22.4° / 30.4° 450.1
Oct 25.9°C / 79°F 22.5° / 31.2° 266.1
Nov 26.4°C / 80°F 22.2° / 31.9° 142.3
Dec 26.4°C / 80°F 19.9° / 32.3° 21.1
Oron 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. Annual precipitation totals 94.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 66 feet.

Temperature

80°F Jan (27°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average79.4°F
47% above Nigeria avg
January Average80°F (27°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)

Geography

Elevation66 ft (20 m)
Area23.2 sq mi (60.1 km²)
Population Density6,738/sq mi
Coordinates4.8217°N, 8.2350°E
TimezoneAfrica/Lagos

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 94.1"
148% above Nigeria avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 17.50"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.00"

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 M4.9 125 km
Mar 28, 1999 8 km SW of Malabo, Equatorial Guinea M4.8 136 km
Mar 27, 1999 19 km N of Malabo, Equatorial Guinea M4.8 117 km
Mar 27, 1999 20 km WNW of Malabo, Equatorial Guinea M4.7 116 km
Mar 27, 1999 19 km N of Malabo, Equatorial Guinea M4.7 116 km
Sep 20, 1990 20 km WNW of Buea, Cameroon M4.7 114 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Cameroon (124 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Cameroon Stratovolcano 4,095 m (13,435 ft) 2000 124 km
Tombel Graben Pyroclastic cone(s) 500 m (1,640 ft) Unknown 164 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 80°F (27°C) 1.0 in Driest
February 81°F (27°C) 2.3 in
March 82°F (28°C) 5.6 in Warmest
April 81°F (27°C) 7.7 in
May 81°F (27°C) 10.2 in
June 79°F (26°C) 14.8 in
July 77°F (25°C) 17.5 in Coldest, Wettest
August 77°F (25°C) 15.0 in
September 78°F (25°C) 15.5 in
October 79°F (26°C) 12.2 in
November 80°F (26°C) 5.2 in
December 80°F (27°C) 1.3 in

Oron has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 77°F in July to 82°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 108.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (17.5") and January the driest (1.0").

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Radio Stations near Oron

3 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Afrobeats Gospel Radio african, afrobeats MP3
Softlife Afrofusion Radio afrobeats, afrofusion MP3 96 kbps
Afrofusion Gospel Radio afrobeats, afrofusion MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Oron

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Slave History Museum

Libraries in Oron

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Cross River State Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Oron

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Market
Market
Market
Market

Stadiums & Teams in Oron

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Oron

3 airports within the area.

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

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Lagos
Area
70.0 km² (27.0 mi²)
Postal Code
523001

🇳🇬 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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What is the population of Oron?

Oron has a population of 156,461 residents and is located in Nigeria. The population density is 6,738 people per square mile, spread across 23.2 square miles.

What is the weather like in Oron?

Oron 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. Annual rainfall totals 94.1 inches.

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