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Port Harcourt, Nigeria
Rivers State · Nigeria
Port Harcourt is a major city in Rivers State, Nigeria with a population of 2,120,000. Elevation: 52 ft (16 m). Average temperature: 80°F (27°C).
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About Port Harcourt
Port Harcourt is a port city, capital and largest city of Rivers State in Nigeria. It is the fifth most populous city in Nigeria after Lagos, Kano, Ibadan and Benin. It lies along the Bonny River and is located in the oil rich Niger Delta region. As of 2023, Port Harcourt's urban population is approximately 3,480,000. The population of the metropolitan area of Port Harcourt is almost twice its urban area population with a 2015 United Nations estimate of 2,344,000. In 1950, the population of Port Harcourt was 59,752. Port Harcourt has grown by 150,844 since 2015, which represents a 4.99% annual change.
People
Climate
| Population | 2,120,000 |
| Population Density | 15,252 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 52 ft (16 m) |
| Coordinates | 4.7774°, 7.0134° |
| Timezone | Africa/Lagos |
| Country | 🇳🇬 Nigeria |
| State / Province | Rivers State |
| Average Temperature | 80°F (27°C) |
| January Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 117.7 inches (2,990 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Port Harcourt
Port Harcourt is a major city in Nigeria (Rivers State) with a population of 2,120,000. The city sits at an elevation of 52 feet (16 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 80°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 80°F in January to 77°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 117.7 inches. The timezone is Africa/Lagos.
Climate in Port Harcourt
Port Harcourt has an average annual temperature of 0°C (32°F). The hottest month is Jan (0°C), the coldest is Jan (0°C). Average annual precipitation is 2383 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 79.7°F |
| 48% above Nigeria avg | |
| January Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 151 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 52 ft (16 m) |
| Area | 139.0 sq mi (360.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 15,252/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 4.7774°N, 7.0134°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Lagos |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 80°F (27°C) | 1.7 in | Driest |
| February | 82°F (28°C) | 3.4 in | |
| March | 82°F (28°C) | 5.9 in | Warmest |
| April | 82°F (28°C) | 7.7 in | |
| May | 80°F (27°C) | 11.7 in | |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 17.0 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 17.7 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 13.9 in | |
| September | 78°F (26°C) | 17.5 in | |
| October | 79°F (26°C) | 13.0 in | |
| November | 80°F (27°C) | 6.3 in | |
| December | 80°F (27°C) | 1.9 in |
Port Harcourt has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 77°F in July to 82°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 117.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (17.7") and January the driest (1.7").
Colleges & Universities in Port Harcourt
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Nations for Christ Bible Institute | College | — | — |
| Ashgrove Academy | University | — | Visit → |
| Captain Amadi Polytecnic | College | — | — |
| CIWA | College | — | — |
| Federal Government Girls' College | University | — | — |
| Institute of Petroleum Studies | University | — | — |
| Kalabari National College | College | — | — |
| Ken Sarowiwa Polytechnic | College | — | — |
| Oginigba Comprehensive Secondary School | College | — | — |
| Port Harcourt Federal Government College | College | — | — |
| Rivers State University | University | — | — |
| Sacred Heart Seminary | College | — | — |
Schools in Port Harcourt
62+ public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pleasant Places | — | — | — | — |
| Tua Model Schools | — | — | — | — |
| state primary school (rumueme) | — | — | — | — |
| Word of Faith Group of Schools Classroom | — | — | — | — |
| Dietams International Secondary School | — | — | — | — |
| State Primary School, Rumuokoro | — | — | — | — |
| Early days | — | — | — | — |
| Nazareth schools | — | — | — | — |
| Nazareth schools | — | — | — | — |
| Open Doors International School | — | — | — | — |
| The Kiib School | — | — | — | — |
| Matville School | — | — | — | — |
| Active Brains International Academy | — | — | — | — |
| Lifetop Intl. School | — | — | — | — |
| Bishop Crowther Memorial Schools | — | — | — | — |
| Liberation Model Nursery and Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| State Primary School, Olanada | — | — | — | — |
| Aries Montessori School | — | — | — | — |
| EDS Exceptional Diamond School | — | — | — | — |
| Greenwood International Nusery and Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Tower Gate Montessori School | — | — | — | — |
| Great Learners International School | — | — | — | — |
| Unique Fountain Academy | — | — | — | — |
| State Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Janice International School | — | — | — | — |
| State Primary School Rumorolu | — | — | — | — |
| Eulex Educational Center | — | — | — | — |
| State Primary School, Olanada | — | — | — | — |
| state primary school (rumueme) | — | — | — | — |
| Word of Faith Group of Schools Classroom | — | — | — | — |
| Dietams International Secondary School | — | — | — | — |
| Pleasant Places | — | — | — | — |
| Nazareth schools | — | — | — | — |
| Nazareth schools | — | — | — | — |
| Cerry-Fort Group of Schools | — | — | — | — |
| Favour International Schools | — | — | — | — |
| Good Shepard Academy | — | — | — | — |
| Open Doors International School | — | — | — | — |
| Amaris Nursery and Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Cherry Forth Daycare Nur and Pri School | — | — | — | — |
| The Kiib School | — | — | — | — |
| Matville School | — | — | — | — |
| Active Brains International Academy | — | — | — | — |
| Lifetop Intl. School | — | — | — | — |
| International Unity School | — | — | — | — |
| Bishop Crowther Memorial Schools | — | — | — | — |
| Liberation Model Nursery and Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Early days | — | — | — | — |
| Aries Montessori School | — | — | — | — |
| Crestonville Elementary | — | — | — | — |
| EDS Exceptional Diamond School | — | — | — | — |
| Greenwood International Nusery and Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Tower Gate Montessori School | — | — | — | — |
| Great Learners International School | — | — | — | — |
| Unique Fountain Academy | — | — | — | — |
| State Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Janice International School | — | — | — | — |
| Santa Maria Child Development Centre | — | — | — | — |
| State Primary School Rumorolu | — | — | — | — |
| Eulex Educational Center | — | — | — | — |
| Royal Step International School | — | — | — | — |
| King Pearl's Learning Field, Elelenwo | — | — | — | — |
Libraries in Port Harcourt
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Donald Ekong Library | 0.0 | |||||
| P S Library (Donal Ekong extention) | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Port Harcourt
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Choba Market | |||||
| Creek Road Market | |||||
| Creek Road Market | |||||
| Estate market | |||||
| Market | |||||
| Nchia Market | |||||
| New Layout Ultramodern Market | |||||
| oil mill market | |||||
| Omuoko market | |||||
| Rumuafo Water Side Market | |||||
| Rumuokwachi Market | |||||
| Rumuomasi Market | |||||
| Slaughter Market | |||||
| Tank market | |||||
| Water Side market |
Hotels in Port Harcourt
13 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Port Harcourt
7 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Port Harcourt
2 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Zoos in Port Harcourt
1 zoos within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Port Harcourt
10 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Port Harcourt
4 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Port Harcourt
5 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Port Harcourt
15 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Port Harcourt
24 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Port Harcourt
1 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Port Harcourt
2 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Port Harcourt
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nigerian Botteling Company | ||||
| Nigerian Botteling Company | ||||
| Pabod Brewery | ||||
| Pabod Brewery |
Stadiums & Teams in Port Harcourt
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
| Liberation Stadium | ||
| Sharks Stadium | ||
| Yakubu Gowon Stadium (formerly Liberation Stadium) |
Airports Near Port Harcourt
5 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Port Harcourt International Airport | PHC | Large Airport |
| Port Harcourt City Airport / Port Harcourt Air Force Base | PHG | Medium Airport |
| Sam Mbakwe International Cargo Airport | QOW | Medium Airport |
| Finima Bonny Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Okpoma Airport | — | Small Airport |
Treatment Centers in Port Harcourt
17 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Antek Medical Laboratories | ||
| BES Clinic | ||
| Cleveland Clinic | ||
| Cumi Medical Center | ||
| Kez Clinic | ||
| Model Primary Health Care Center | ||
| New Day Clinic and Maternity | ||
| Niger Optical Eye Clinic | ||
| Paragon Clinic and Imaging | ||
| PIX Centre | ||
| PIX Centre | ||
| Precision Imaging Consultant | ||
| Rivon Clinic | ||
| Siya Medical Center | ||
| Sudi Medical Services | ||
| TLC Eye Clinic | ||
| Whimsical Clinic |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Port Harcourt
96 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| ABOSSO Apostolic Faith Church of Jesus Christ | |
| ABOSSO Apostolic Faith Church of Jesus Christ | |
| Abudant Life Evangelical Mission | |
| Agape Bible Church | |
| Assemblies of God | |
| Assemblies of God | |
| Assemblies of God | |
| Assemblies of God | |
| Assemblies of God Church | |
| Assemblies of God Church | |
| Assemblies of God Church | |
| Believers Witness Charismatic Christian Center | |
| Calvary Evangelical Christian Outreach | |
| Chapel of Transfiguration Ignatius Ajuru University of Education | |
| Cherubim and Seraphim | |
| Christ City Church | |
| Christ Embassey Church | |
| Christ Embassy | |
| Christ Holy Church Intl | |
| Christ Partners Ministry |
Quick Facts
Around Port Harcourt
Places within 5 km radius — OpenStreetMap data
Things to See Near Port Harcourt
2 places within 15 km
- • epirikom royal highness palace
- • Palace of His Royal Highness
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Public Holidays in Nigeria
10 public holidays this year
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Get ReportFrequently Asked Questions About Port Harcourt
What is the population of Port Harcourt?
Port Harcourt has a population of 2,120,000 residents and is located in Nigeria. The population density is 15,252 people per square mile, spread across 139.0 square miles.
What is the weather like in Port Harcourt?
Port Harcourt has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 80°F in January, while summers reach an average of 77°F in July. The area receives 151 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 117.7 inches.