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Current Date And Time In Ikang, Nigeria

Wednesday, 12 August 2026
21:08:39 WAT
Currency: Nigerian Naira (NGN)
Timezone: UTC +01:00 (WAT)
Population: 13,305
District: Akpabuyo

🌎 Ikang, Cross River State, Nigeria – Profile & Geographic Data


Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Ikang, a city in Cross River State, Nigeria in Africa. Find GPS coordinates, time zone, currency, dialing code, TLD domain, elevation and the live local date & time for Ikang — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.

Key Benefits: Location intelligence for market research • Real-time local date & time for global scheduling • Currency data for financial planning • GPS coordinates for logistics & route planning • Dialing code for telecom setup • City-level data for strategic decision-making

Ikang, Cross River State Geographic & Demographic Overview

CategoryAttributeValue
City
Full NameIkang
District / CountyAkpabuyo
StateCross River State
CountryNigeria
ContinentAfrica
Demographics & Area
Total Population13,305
Ranking & Classification
City TypePopulated Place
Population Rank in Cross River State#6 of 9 cities with population data
Currency
NameNigerian Naira
Code ISO-4217NGN
Symbol
Dialing Code
Country Calling Code+234
International Exit Prefix009
Internet Top-Level Domain (TLD)
Domain.ng
Elevation
In Meter9
In Feet30
GPS Coordinates
Latitude4.79
Longitude8.53
Decimal Degrees (DD)4.79° N 8.532° E
Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS)4° 47' 23" N 8° 31' 54" E
Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM)4° 47.39' N 8° 31.9' E
Location Context
Distance to Cross River State Capital29 km Northwest of Calabar
Nearest City in Another CountryMundemba, Cameroon (42 km)
Time Zone
UTC Offset+01:00
Daylight Saving Time (DST)No Daylight Saving Time, same UTC offset for all year
Sun Times Today
Sunrise🔥 06:21 AM
Sunset🌅 06:40 PM
Day Length12h 19m
Local & Administrative
Local Time Zone (IANA)Africa/Lagos

Ikang – Complete City Guide & Location Intelligence

📍 About Ikang, Cross River State

Ikang is a city situated in Cross River State, Nigeria, within Africa. It falls under Akpabuyo, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Ikang as a Populated Place. Retailers, logistics planners and site-selection teams pull city-level records like this one for market research, distribution mapping and strategic decision-making. › See every city in Cross River State

🌎 GPS Coordinates & Elevation of Ikang

The latitude and longitude of Ikang pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 9 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Ikang on the map

⏰ Local Time & Time Zone in Ikang

Ikang runs on UTC +01:00. Matching this offset is useful when booking calls, scheduling deliveries or coordinating remote teams with partners in other regions. › Compare time zones across countries

💰 Currency Used in Ikang

Payments and pricing in Ikang run on Nigerian Naira (NGN), shown with the symbol . Keep this on hand for budgeting a trip, invoicing local partners or tracking exchange-rate exposure. › Ikang exchange rates

📞 Calling Code & Connectivity for Ikang

To ring a number in Ikang from outside Nigeria, dial +234 ahead of the local number. Call centers, VoIP providers and remote-support desks use this prefix to route traffic correctly into Ikang and the towns around it. › All country calling codes

📊 Ikang's Standing Within Cross River State

By recorded population, Ikang ranks #6 of 9 cities in Cross River State. It lies about 29 km Northwest of Calabar, the state capital. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the Cross River State market. › Cities near Ikang

📊 How This Ikang Data Helps You

🗺 Location IntelligenceFeed the GPS coordinates and elevation of Ikang into mapping, delivery-routing or real-estate tools for precise territory planning. View map ›
💼 Business & Market ResearchCombine currency, time zone and dialing-code details for Ikang to plan pricing, outreach and support hours for the Cross River State market.
✈️ Travel & Local PlanningCheck the live clock before you land, then use nearby-city distances to plan day trips around Ikang. Travel info ›

❓ Frequently Asked Questions About Ikang

👥 What is the population of Ikang?

Ikang has a recorded population of approximately 13,305 people. That places it #6 of 9 cities with population data in Cross River State. Browse more cities in Cross River State for comparison.

🏛 Which state and district is Ikang in?

Ikang sits within Akpabuyo, is part of Cross River State in Nigeria. It is classified as a Populated Place.

🕐 What time zone is Ikang in?

Ikang keeps UTC +01:00. Today the sun rises around 06:21 AM and sets around 06:40 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.

💰 What currency is used in Ikang?

Businesses and shops in Ikang price in Nigerian naira (NGN), written with the symbol . Check live rates on our Ikang currency page.

📍 How far is Ikang from the state capital?

Ikang is about 29 km Northwest of Calabar, the capital of Cross River State. See cities near Ikang for more nearby distances.

🌐 What is the closest city in another country?

Crossing the nearest international border from Ikang lands you closest to Mundemba, Cameroon, about 42 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Ikang sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.