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Umuahia, Nigeria

Abia State · Nigeria

Umuahia is a large city in Abia State, Nigeria with a population of 370,000. Elevation: 486 ft (148 m). Average temperature: 80°F (26°C).

370,000 Population 1,167/sq mi density
486 ft Elevation 148 meters
80°F Avg Temperature 26°C
84.1 in Annual Rain
Africa / Lagos Timezone

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About Umuahia

Umuahia

Umuahia is the capital city of Abia State in southeastern Nigeria. Umuahia is located along the rail road that lies between Port Harcourt to its south, and Enugu city to its north. Umuahia has a population of 359,230 according to the 2006 Nigerian census.

People

Population370,000
Density1,167/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp80°F (26°C)
Rain84.1 in/yr
Sunny Days184/yr
Elevation486 ft (148 m)
Population370,000
Population Density1,167 / sq mi
Elevation486 ft (148 m)
Coordinates5.5249°, 7.4946°
TimezoneAfrica/Lagos
Country🇳🇬 Nigeria
State / ProvinceAbia State
Average Temperature80°F (26°C)
January Average80°F (27°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Annual Precipitation84.1 inches (2,137 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Umuahia

Umuahia is a large city in Nigeria (Abia State) with a population of 370,000. The city sits at an elevation of 486 feet (148 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 84.1 inches. The timezone is Africa/Lagos.

Climate in Umuahia

Umuahia has an average annual temperature of 25.9°C (79°F). The hottest month is Apr (26.9°C), the coldest is Aug (25.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 1725 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 25.3°C / 78°F 16.1° / 32.3° 24.5
Feb 26.2°C / 79°F 17.4° / 33.2° 9.9
Mar 26.9°C / 80°F 22.4° / 32.7° 81.1
Apr 26.9°C / 80°F 22.6° / 33.1° 120.5
May 26.6°C / 80°F 22.7° / 32.4° 172.9
Jun 25.7°C / 78°F 21.9° / 31.4° 244.5
Jul 25.2°C / 77°F 21.4° / 30.4° 244.2
Aug 25.2°C / 77°F 21.3° / 30.3° 193.9
Sep 25.3°C / 78°F 21.8° / 30.4° 301.2
Oct 25.6°C / 78°F 21.7° / 31.1° 205.2
Nov 26.1°C / 79°F 21° / 31.7° 116.9
Dec 25.4°C / 78°F 17.7° / 32.1° 10.7
Umuahia has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (26°C). Winters average 80°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 184 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 84.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 486 feet.

Temperature

80°F Jan (27°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average79.5°F
47% above Nigeria avg
January Average80°F (27°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days184 days/yr

Geography

Elevation486 ft (148 m)
Area317.0 sq mi (821.0 km²)
Population Density1,167/sq mi
Coordinates5.5249°N, 7.4946°W
TimezoneAfrica/Lagos

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 84.1"
121% above Nigeria avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 13.11"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.59"

Air Quality

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 80°F (27°C) 0.8 in
February 82°F (28°C) 1.9 in
March 82°F (28°C) 4.3 in Warmest
April 82°F (28°C) 6.9 in
May 80°F (27°C) 10.0 in
June 79°F (26°C) 10.9 in
July 77°F (25°C) 12.5 in Coldest
August 77°F (25°C) 10.5 in
September 78°F (25°C) 13.1 in Wettest
October 79°F (26°C) 9.9 in
November 80°F (27°C) 2.8 in
December 80°F (27°C) 0.6 in Driest

Umuahia has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 77°F in July to 82°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 84.1 inches, with September being the wettest month (13.1") and December the driest (0.6").

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Colleges & Universities in Umuahia

Institution Type Founded Website
Secondary Technical School, Ofeme (SETESCO) College

Schools in Umuahia

8 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Umuawa-Alaocha Central School
Amuzukwu Girls High School
Britarch Schools
Government College Umuahia
Umuawa-Alaocha Central School
Amuzukwu Girls High School
Britarch Schools
Government College Umuahia
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Radio Stations near Umuahia

3 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Afrobeats Gospel Radio african, afrobeats MP3
1Radio International entretenimiento, highlife MP3 64 kbps
Softlife Afrofusion Radio afrobeats, afrofusion MP3 96 kbps

Libraries in Umuahia

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Library Complex NRCRI0.0
Library Complex NRCRI0.0

Farmers Markets in Umuahia

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Eke Ngwuru
Ekeamainyi Market Amainyi
Ekeikpa Market Amainyi
Market
Oriendu
Ubani Modern Market

Train Stations in Umuahia

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Umuahia - Ibeku Station

Shopping Malls in Umuahia

1 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Abia Mall

Stadiums & Teams in Umuahia

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Airports Near Umuahia

5 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Port Harcourt International AirportPHCLarge Airport
Akwa Ibom International AirportQUOMedium Airport
Port Harcourt City Airport / Port Harcourt Air Force BasePHGMedium Airport
Sam Mbakwe International Cargo AirportQOWMedium Airport
Chinua Achebe International AirportSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Umuahia

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Living Faith Church
Living Faith Church

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Lagos

Around Umuahia

Places within 5 km radius — OpenStreetMap data

Schools 4
Hospitals 3
Supermarkets 1
Parks 1
Places of Worship 2

🇳🇬 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 Umuahia

What is the population of Umuahia?

Umuahia has a population of 370,000 residents and is located in Nigeria. The population density is 1,167 people per square mile, spread across 317.0 square miles.

What is the weather like in Umuahia?

Umuahia 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 184 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 84.1 inches.

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