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Ikang
City in Cross River, Nigeria
Overview
Ikang, a riverine border town in southeastern Cross River State, Nigeria, is a key point of transit between Nigeria and Cameroon. Known for its busy markets, scenic waterfront, and lively cross-cultural atmosphere, it offers a distinctive blend of rural Nigerian life and regional commerce.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Nigeria
State
Cross River
Population
13,305
Time Zone
Africa/Lagos
Coordinates
4.79°, 8.53°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
40
Female Safety
35
LGBTQ+ Safety
25
Traffic Safety
45
Food Safety
30
Monthly Cost
$300
Local Cost
$176
Local Income
$90
Cashless
20
English
40
Temperature
25.3°C
Summer Avg
24.4°C
Winter Avg
25.9°C
Record High
38.9°C
Record Low
16.6°C
Humidity
89%
Precipitation
3644 mm
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
CBQ
Distance
29 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 58/100.
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