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Ikot Ekpene

City in Akwa Ibom, Nigeria

Overview

Ikot Ekpene is a lively city in Akwa Ibom, known for its cultural heritage, busy markets, and welcoming atmosphere. The city offers a mix of urban energy and traditional charm, making it a great gateway to southeastern Nigeria.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Nigeria
State
Akwa Ibom
Population
143,077
Time Zone
Africa/Lagos
Coordinates
5.18°, 7.71°

Key Metrics

Safety Score · estimate
45
Female Safety
40
LGBTQ+ Safety
20
Traffic Safety
35
Food Safety
35
Monthly Cost · estimate
$358
Local Cost
$179
Local Income
$150
Cashless
25
English
50
Temperature
25.7°C
Summer Avg
25.0°C
Winter Avg
25.8°C
Record High
34.5°C
Record Low
13.5°C
Humidity
87%
Precipitation
2315 mm
Internet Speed
29 Mbps
Upload
17 Mbps
Latency
46 ms
City Vibrancy
1
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
1

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Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 2 tests. Record updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-06.

Estimates and unverified origins

Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 65/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.

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