Nigeria
Calabar is a city located in Nigeria, specifically in Cross River State. With a population of approximately 540,000, it serves as a significant urban center within the region.
Margaret Ekpo International Airport
2.9 km away
Akwa Ibom International Airport
27.6 km away
Eket Airport
54.7 km away
Calabar has a wide network of infrastructure and services. Within a 10 km radius, the city counts 7 hotels, 4 hospitals, 4 schools, 3 restaurants and 2 police stations.
Within a 10 km radius. Source: OpenStreetMap
Situated at coordinates 4.95893° N latitude and 8.32695° E longitude, Calabar lies in the Northern and Eastern hemispheres. The city has an elevation of 37 meters and operates within the Africa/Lagos timezone. It is near several cities, including Uyo, Esuk Oron, and Itu.
Calabar ranks 27th out of 475 cities in Nigeria by population. The total urban population of Nigeria is approximately 76,201,364, placing Calabar in a notable position within the country's urban landscape.
As the largest city in Cross River State, Calabar ranks first among its nine cities. Other notable cities in the province include Ugep, Ikom, Ogoja, Obudu, and Ikang. The city is equipped with various amenities, including 4 hospitals, 4 schools, and 1 university.
Within 25 km of Calabar, 20 populated places have been registered.
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The population of Calabar is approximately 540,000.
Calabar is located in Cross River State.
The coordinates of Calabar are 4.95893° N latitude and 8.32695° E longitude.
The elevation of Calabar is 37 meters.
The nearest airport to Calabar is Margaret Ekpo International Airport, located 2.9 km away.
Source: Bamwor World Encyclopedia — GeoNames (CC BY 4.0)