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Calabar, Cross River State

Nigeria

Regional capital4.9589° N, 8.3270° E

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.

Population540,000
ProvinceCross River State
Coordinates4.9589° N, 8.3270° E
CountryNigeria
Rank in Nigeria#27 of 61,423

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Nearest Airports

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Margaret Ekpo International Airport

CBQRegional

2.9 km away

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Akwa Ibom International Airport

QUORegional

27.6 km away

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Eket Airport

DN55Local

54.7 km away

Infrastructure & Services

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.

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4Hospitals
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4Schools
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1Universities
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1Museums
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1Libraries
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7Hotels
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3Restaurants
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1Banks
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1Fuel stations
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1Train stations
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2Police stations
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Within a 10 km radius. Source: OpenStreetMap

Useful Facts

Alternative names
Canaan City, Akwa Akpa
Area
604 km²
Wikipedia
Calabar
Wikidata
Q844091

About Calabar

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.

Cities in Cross River State

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.

Ugep200,276Ikom79,103Ogoja37,466Obudu19,668Ikang13,305Obubra12,885Akankpa7,000Gakem5,865BiakpanAdum

Nearby Cities

Within 25 km of Calabar, 20 populated places have been registered.

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Duke TownNeighborhood
1.4 km
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Obufa Esuk OrokCity
2.4 km
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Esuk AtuCity
3.8 km
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Ishie TownCity
4 km
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Ikot AnsaCity
5 km
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Ediba BeachCity
5.7 km
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Creek TownCity
6.1 km
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Esuk UtanCity
6.3 km
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AtimboCity
6.9 km
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Akai Ikot OrokCity
7.1 km
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Esuk Ekpo EyoCity
7.5 km
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Esuk OtuCity
8.1 km
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IfondoCity
8.6 km
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Oro UkunCity
8.9 km
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Esuk MbatCity
9 km
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IdunduCity
9.1 km
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Ikot Efana NkpaCity
9.2 km
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Ikot EkawanCity
9.7 km
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Atim OsamCity
9.9 km
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Ukim ItaCity
10 km

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Calabar?

The population of Calabar is approximately 540,000.

In which province/state is Calabar located?

Calabar is located in Cross River State.

What are the coordinates of Calabar?

The coordinates of Calabar are 4.95893° N latitude and 8.32695° E longitude.

What is the elevation of Calabar?

The elevation of Calabar is 37 meters.

What is the nearest airport to Calabar?

The nearest airport to Calabar is Margaret Ekpo International Airport, located 2.9 km away.

Source: Bamwor World Encyclopedia — GeoNames (CC BY 4.0)