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Afikpo, Ebonyi State, Nigeria – Nigeria Flag

Current Date And Time In Afikpo, Nigeria

Wednesday, 12 August 2026
14:23:23 WAT
Currency: Nigerian Naira (NGN)
Timezone: UTC +01:00 (WAT)
Population: 71,866
District: Afikpo North

📍 Cities Near To Afikpo


Find cities, states and countries closest to Afikpo in Ebonyi State, Nigeria with precise aerial distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles, plus exact 16-point compass bearing and heading direction. This location intelligence data is used by logistics professionals, supply chain analysts, market researchers and field teams planning routes and coverage areas around Afikpo.

📍 Afikpo Geographic & Demographics Profile Summary

To assist regional market researchers, location intelligence professionals and logistics managers in strategic decision-making, we have compiled the key geographic and demographic attributes for Afikpo from our regional database:

State / RegionEbonyi State
DistrictAfikpo North
Total Population71,866
Land Area
Population Density
Center Latitude5.8926° N
Center Longitude7.9353° E
Elevation92 m (302 ft)
UTC Time Zone+01:00
Population Rank in Ebonyi State#4 of 5
FlagCityDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Afikpo Afikpo1 2 1
East (E)
National Flag Of Ake-Eze Ake-Eze18 29 16
West (W)
National Flag Of Akpet Central Akpet Central22 35 19
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Amaigbo Amaigbo10 16 8
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Bende Bende31 50 27
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Ebem Ohafia Ebem Ohafia19 31 17
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Effium Effium20 32 17
North (N)
National Flag Of Ezza Ezza20 32 17
North (N)
National Flag Of Isiaka Isiaka27 43 23
West (W)
National Flag Of Isu Isu20 32 17
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Itigidi Itigidi6 10 5
East (E)
National Flag Of Mberubu Mberubu29 46 25
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Ndeaboh Ndeaboh27 44 23
West-northwest (WNW)
National Flag Of Nguzu Edda Nguzu Edda12 20 11
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Obiozara Obiozara15 25 13
Northwest (NW)

🏳️ States Near To Afikpo


States and regions closest to Ebonyi State (home state of Afikpo), with aerial distance and compass direction — useful for cross-state logistics routing, regional market-expansion research and strategic site selection.

FlagState/RegionDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Abia State Abia State67 108 58
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Akwa Ibom State Akwa Ibom State94 152 82
South (S)
National Flag Of Anambra Anambra79 127 68
West (W)
National Flag Of Bayelsa State Bayelsa State5 8 4
West-northwest (WNW)
National Flag Of Benue State Benue State88 141 76
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Cross River State Cross River State44 71 38
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Enugu State Enugu State49 78 42
West-northwest (WNW)
National Flag Of Imo State Imo State85 136 73
West-southwest (WSW)
National Flag Of Kogi State Kogi State140 225 122
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Rivers State Rivers State126 204 110
Southwest (SW)

🌎 Countries Near To Afikpo


Countries bordering or closest to Nigeria, with aerial distance and compass direction from Afikpo's home country — a quick reference for cross-border trade, travel planning and regional supply chain routing.

FlagCountryDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Benin Benin434 698 377
West (W)
National Flag Of Burkina Faso Burkina Faso728 1,172 632
West-northwest (WNW)
National Flag Of Cameroon Cameroon278 447 241
East-southeast (ESE)
National Flag Of Central African Republic Central African Republic856 1,378 744
East (E)
National Flag Of Chad Chad809 1,302 702
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Democratic Republic Of The Congo Democratic Republic Of The Congo1,278 2,057 1,110
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Equatorial Guinea Equatorial Guinea525 845 456
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Gabon Gabon712 1,146 619
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Ghana Ghana667 1,074 579
West (W)
National Flag Of Ivory Coast Ivory Coast978 1,574 849
West (W)

📊 Nearby Cities – Population & Distance Comparison

Compare population and aerial distance of cities geographically closest to Afikpo. This regional snapshot supports market sizing, site selection, logistics zone planning and cross-city business analysis in Ebonyi State, Nigeria.

CityStatePopulationDistance (km)Direction
Afikpo (You)Ebonyi State71,866
AfikpoBayelsa State2.1E
ItigidiCross River State9.6E
AmaigboAbia State127,30015.7SW
UgepCross River State200,27618.6ESE
Nguzu EddaEbonyi State20.1SW
ObiozaraEbonyi State24.8NW
UburuBayelsa State26.3NW
Ake-EzeEnugu State6,53728.8W
Ebem OhafiaAbia State31.3SSW
OnuekeEbonyi State31.3NNE

🏆 Ebonyi State City Rankings

How does Afikpo rank within Ebonyi State? The top 10 cities by population, land area and density are listed below — useful for regional benchmarking, investment prioritization and market-entry decisions. Cities where Afikpo appears are highlighted with ⭐.

👥 Most Populous Cities

CityPopulation
Abakaliki134,102
Isieke89,990
Effium86,945
Afikpo ⭐71,866
Ezza-Ohu67,414

📏 Largest Cities by Area

CityArea (km²)

🏙 Most Densely Populated

CityDensity/km²
✈️ Nearest Airport
Akanu Ibiam International Airport
IATA: ENU
77 km (48 mi) from Afikpo
States By Alphabets
Compass Directions Rose
N (North)
0° or 360° - Directly facing the North Pole
NNE (North-Northeast)
22.5° - Direction midway between North and Northeast
NE (Northeast)
45° - Direction midway between North and East
ENE (East-Northeast)
67.5° - Direction midway between Northeast and East
E (East)
90° - Directly facing sunrise
ESE (East-Southeast)
112.5° - Direction midway between East and Southeast
SE (Southeast)
135° - Direction midway between East and South
SSE (South-Southeast)
157.5° - Direction midway between Southeast and South
S (South)
180° - Directly facing the South Pole
SSW (South-Southwest)
202.5° - Direction midway between South and Southwest
SW (Southwest)
225° - Direction midway between South and West
WSW (West-Southwest)
247.5° - Direction midway between Southwest and West
W (West)
270° - Directly facing sunset
WNW (West-Northwest)
292.5° - Direction midway between West and Northwest
NW (Northwest)
315° - Direction midway between West and North
NNW (North-Northwest)
337.5° - Direction midway between Northwest and North
📊 Compare Ebonyi State Cities
Afikpo ranks #4 of 5 by population
👥 Most Populous
📏 Largest By Area
⚡ Highest Density

🧭 How Close Is Everything to Afikpo? A Distance & Direction Primer

📍 Where Afikpo Sits on the Map

Afikpo sits inside Ebonyi State, Nigeria and ranks #4 of 5 cities in Ebonyi State by population. Every distance on this page is a straight-line Great Circle (haversine) measurement — the shortest path a plane or signal would take between two GPS points, not the longer road-and-turns route a driver would actually cover. View the nearby cities, nearby states or nearby countries tables above.

📏 Reading the Distance Figures

  • Miles (mi): the everyday unit in the US, UK and most aviation cockpits
  • Kilometers (km): the metric standard used almost everywhere else, including most freight and shipping paperwork
  • Nautical Miles (nm): the unit ships and aircraft actually navigate by
  • Compass Bearing: the 16-point heading from Afikpo to each place listed — see the distance tables above

🚚 Putting This Data to Work

  • Route Planning: Build delivery loops or sales-visit circuits starting from Afikpo outward to the closest towns first
  • New-Market Scouting: Spot the nearest untapped urban centers before committing to a regional expansion
  • Freight Estimating: Get a fast first read on road, rail or air distances before requesting an actual freight quote
  • Warehouse Placement: Weigh a few candidate hub locations by how close each sits to Afikpo and its neighbors
  • Side-by-Side Comparison: Stack Afikpo against nearby cities on population and land area — see population & area comparison and Ebonyi State city rankings

🌎 Beyond Afikpo: States & Countries Nearby

Scroll down and this page also ranks the states closest to Afikpo and the countries closest to Afikpo by the same straight-line measurement. For the complete national picture, see every country bordering or near Nigeria. Handy for cross-border import/export planning, scouting a new travel corridor or lining up emergency logistics across Africa.

🧭 Making Sense of the Compass Bearing

Next to every distance sits a compass heading from Afikpo, plotted on the 16-point rose (N, NNE, NE, ENE, E, ESE, SE, SSE, S, SSW, SW, WSW, W, WNW, NW, NNW). The rotating arrow marks the bearing angle (0°–360°, where 0°/360° is due north) — see it in action in the cities, states and countries tables above. It's the same reference pilots, sailors and long-haul truckers use to picture the layout around Afikpo at a glance.

🎯 For Travelers Passing Through Afikpo

If you're stringing together stops in Ebonyi State, the neighboring cities table above doubles as a rough day-trip planner from Afikpo — shortest hops first. Pair it with the population and area data to gauge which nearby stop is worth the detour.

🔎 Related City & Country Tools

🗺 Afikpo MapView the Afikpo map with GPS coordinates for precise location planning.
✈️ Afikpo Travel GuideCheck the travel standards guide before you head toward any of the places listed above.
🏳️ Ebonyi State OverviewExplore the Ebonyi State state profile and its full list of cities for regional market analysis.
🏳️ Nigeria Country DataGet complete Nigeria data including population, area, currency and timezone.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions – Distances From Afikpo

Which cities are closest to Afikpo?

See the Cities Near To Afikpo table above, ranked nearest first with distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles plus a compass bearing for each. Want the bigger picture? The nearest states and nearest countries tables sit further down this page, or compare every city in Ebonyi State by population and density.

How is the distance from Afikpo to nearby places calculated?

Every figure on this page is a Great Circle (haversine) distance — a straight aerial line between the GPS center of Afikpo and the GPS center of the other place, not a driving distance. It's the same math airlines use to estimate flight paths. View the Afikpo map for the exact coordinates behind these numbers.

Is the distance shown a straight line or an actual driving distance?

It's a straight line — the shortest possible path between two points on Earth's surface, ignoring roads, terrain and detours. Actual driving distance from Afikpo will almost always run longer, sometimes significantly, depending on the road network. Treat the figures here as a quick planning benchmark, not a substitute for a live route from a mapping or navigation app.

What does the compass direction next to each city mean?

It's the bearing from Afikpo to that place, plotted on a 16-point compass rose. The rotating arrow marks the degree bearing (0°–360°), where 0°/360° is due north, 90° east, 180° south and 270° west. See it applied in the cities, states and countries tables above.

How do businesses use this proximity data around Afikpo?

Distribution planners use it to pick warehouse or hub sites within easy reach of Afikpo. Sales and field teams use it to sequence visits by drive distance instead of guessing. Market researchers use it to scope out the next-closest town before greenlighting an expansion. See the population & area comparison and Ebonyi State city rankings above to size up each candidate.

How does Afikpo compare in size to the cities near it?

Afikpo ranks #4 of 5 cities in Ebonyi State by recorded population. See the population & area comparison table above to weigh it directly against each neighboring city on this page.

✈️ What is the nearest airport to Afikpo?

The nearest airport with scheduled service to Afikpo is Akanu Ibiam International Airport (ENU), about 77 km (48 mi) away. See the Nearest Airport card for more.