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Uyo, Akwa Ibom State

Nigeria

Regional capital5.0513° N, 7.9335° E

Uyo is a city located in Nigeria, specifically in Akwa Ibom State. With a population of 436,606, it serves as a significant urban area within the region.

Population436,606
ProvinceAkwa Ibom State
Coordinates5.0513° N, 7.9335° E
CountryNigeria
Rank in Nigeria#32 of 61,423

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Nearest Airports

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Akwa Ibom International Airport

QUORegional

26.6 km away

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Eket Airport

DN55Local

45.4 km away

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Margaret Ekpo International Airport

CBQRegional

46.6 km away

About Uyo

The city is situated at coordinates 5.05127° latitude and 7.9335° longitude, placing it in the Northern and Eastern hemispheres. Uyo has an elevation of 45 meters and operates within the Africa/Lagos timezone.

Uyo ranks #32 out of 475 cities in Nigeria by population. The total urban population of Nigeria is approximately 76,201,364, highlighting Uyo's position within the country's urban landscape.

Cities in Akwa Ibom State

Uyo is part of Akwa Ibom State. Other cities in the province are not specified in the evidence.

Ikot Ekpene254,806Esuk Oron112,033Itu36,358Eket25,569Abak12,562Etinan10,318IbesitIbesitAfia NsitAsanting

Nearby Cities

Uyo is surrounded by 20 cities and towns within a 25 km radius.

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Afaha OkuCity
1.3 km
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Ikot Obio AtaiCity
1.5 km
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NduetongCity
1.6 km
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Ikot AkpanCity
1.8 km
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Ikot ObongCity
2.1 km
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Iba-OkuCity
2.1 km
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Ikot MbondeCity
2.2 km
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Ikot MponCity
2.6 km
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OkuCity
2.6 km
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Iboko OffotCity
2.7 km
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Ikot AnyangCity
2.7 km
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OkuCity
2.8 km
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Afaha UbeCity
3 km
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Ikot EkpukCity
3 km
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Four TownsCity
3.1 km
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Abak-Ibiaku UruanCity
3.1 km
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Ikot NtuenCity
3.1 km
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Aka OfotCity
3.2 km
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EwetCity
3.2 km
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Ikot EmienCity
3.3 km

Universities in Uyo

Uyo is home to 1 universities and higher education institutions.

UniversityFoundedTypeQS
Akwa Ibom State University2010——
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Explore Nigeria

Users can explore additional cities in Nigeria, compare countries, view rankings, or access the full list of cities on the site.

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Largest cities in Nigeria

#1 Lagos15,388,000#2 Kano4,910,000#3 Ibadan3,649,000#4 Abuja2,690,000#5 Port Harcourt2,120,000
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Uyo?

The population of Uyo is 436,606.

In which province/state is Uyo located?

Uyo is located in Akwa Ibom State.

What are the coordinates of Uyo?

The coordinates of Uyo are 5.05127° latitude and 7.9335° longitude.

What is the elevation of Uyo?

The elevation of Uyo is 45 meters.

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