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Uga, Nigeria

Anambra · Nigeria

Uga is a mid-size city in Anambra, Nigeria with a population of 64,179. Elevation: 745 ft (227 m). Average temperature: 79°F (26°C).

Data updated June 2026

64,179 Population 564/sq mi density
745 ft Elevation 227 meters
79°F Avg Temperature 26°C
78.5 in Annual Rain
Africa / Lagos Timezone

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About Uga

Uga is a town in Aguata Local Government Area of Anambra State, Nigeria. It is 13 km South East of Igbo-Ukwu, 12 km South of Ekwulobia, and 45 km South of Awka, the Anambra State Capital. It has four (4) communities namely : Umueze, Oka, Umuoru and Awarasi. It has recognised landmarks and tourist attractions such as the "Obizi Uga", a natural spring and a spectacular scenery which was the site of an ancient tale in the Uga oral tradition. Uga is the site of an annual traditional celebration known as the "OBUOFOR" festival held every 26 December. Uga has one of the largest markets in the Aguata local government area known as "ORIE" which supports the economic activities of the local community and other surrounding towns.

People

Population64,179
Density564/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp79°F (26°C)
Rain78.5 in/yr
Sunny Days194/yr
Elevation745 ft (227 m)
Population64,179
Population Density564 / sq mi
Elevation745 ft (227 m)
Coordinates5.9358°, 7.0793°
TimezoneAfrica/Lagos
Country🇳🇬 Nigeria
State / ProvinceAnambra
Average Temperature79°F (26°C)
January Average80°F (26°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Annual Precipitation78.5 inches (1,993 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Uga

Uga is a mid-size city in Nigeria (Anambra) with a population of 64,179. The city sits at an elevation of 745 feet (227 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 78.5 inches. The timezone is Africa/Lagos.

Climate in Uga

Uga 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
Uga 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 194 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 78.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 745 feet.

Temperature

80°F Jan (26°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average79.3°F
47% above Nigeria avg
January Average80°F (26°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days194 days/yr

Geography

Elevation745 ft (227 m)
Area113.7 sq mi (294.6 km²)
Population Density564/sq mi
Coordinates5.9358°N, 7.0793°W
TimezoneAfrica/Lagos

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 78.5"
106% above Nigeria avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 12.60"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.39"

Air Quality

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 80°F (26°C) 0.7 in
February 81°F (27°C) 1.5 in
March 82°F (28°C) 3.6 in Warmest
April 82°F (28°C) 6.5 in
May 80°F (27°C) 9.6 in
June 78°F (26°C) 10.2 in
July 77°F (25°C) 11.7 in
August 76°F (25°C) 9.3 in Coldest
September 77°F (25°C) 12.6 in Wettest
October 78°F (26°C) 10.2 in
November 80°F (27°C) 2.4 in
December 80°F (27°C) 0.4 in Driest

Uga has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 76°F in August to 82°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 78.5 inches, with September being the wettest month (12.6") and December the driest (0.4").

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Radio Stations near Uga

2 stations within ~55 km.

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

Museums in Uga

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Igbo-Ukwu Museum

Farmers Markets in Uga

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Afor Igwe Market
Afor Market Urualla
Eke Main Market
Eke Mgbidi Mordern Market
Nempi Modern Market(Orie Nempi)
New Timber Market
Nkwo Igbo Market
Nkwo Okija
Nkwogbe Ihiala
Orie Akokwa
Orie Market, Neni
Orie Market, Obeledu
Orie-Omuma Market

Gas Stations in Uga

2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

NG #3863471442
NG #5900617305

Banks in Uga

1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

First Bank

Stadiums & Teams in Uga

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Airports Near Uga

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Akanu Ibiam International AirportENULarge Airport
Asaba International AirportABBLarge Airport
Sam Mbakwe International Cargo AirportQOWMedium Airport
Chinua Achebe International Airport-Small Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Lagos

Around Uga

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 Uga

What is the population of Uga?

Uga has a population of 64,179 residents and is located in Nigeria. The population density is 564 people per square mile, spread across 113.7 square miles.

What is the weather like in Uga?

Uga 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 194 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 78.5 inches.

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