Location & Surroundings
Eka Ekong is a settlement in Cross River State, Nigeria, at 48 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Ogoja, 40 km to the northeast. The national capital Abuja is about 315 km to the north. The nearest airport is Enugu Airport, about 105 km away.
Also known as: Ekakong
Basic Data
- Type populated place (PPL)
- a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work
Geography
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Coordinates
6° 24' 42" N, 8° 31' 51" E
- Elevation DEM: 48 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 16:11
- Sunrise 06:14
- Sunset 18:23
- Day length 12 h 9 min
Other populated places nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Eka Ekong
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Eka Ekong, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 23.1 C with overcast skies and a 1.1 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 22.8 to 28.4 C, max wind 2.6 m/s. Precip around 60.7 mm. Solar peaks near 502 W/m2.
Temperature
23.1 C
Wind
1.1 m/s S (187 deg)
Humidity
97 %
Pressure
1,014.2 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
60.69 mm
Solar
0.0 W/m2
UV-B
n/a
| Hour | Temp (C) | Wind (m/s) | Dir (deg) | RH (%) | Pressure (hPa) | Precip (step/total mm) | Clouds (%) | Solar (W/m2) | UV-B (W/m2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NOW | 23.1 | 1.1 | 187 | 97 | 1,014.2 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 28.4 | 2.6 | 228 | 81 | 1,012.1 | 2.49 / 2.49 | 82 | 502.4 | n/a |
| 12h | 24.2 | 2.5 | 210 | 95 | 1,011.3 | 5.38 / 7.87 | 100 | 399.1 | n/a |
| 18h | 23.4 | 1.6 | 186 | 98 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 5.59 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 22.8 | 1.3 | 202 | 99 | 1,013.1 | 55.09 / 60.69 | 100 | 0.3 | n/a |
| 30h | 24.3 | 1.6 | 190 | 94 | 1,013.4 | 0.00 / 9.48 | 100 | 116.3 | n/a |
| 36h | 23.1 | 1.9 | 199 | 97 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 0.28 | 99 | 133.9 | n/a |
| 42h | 22.1 | 0.9 | 188 | 99 | 1,013.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 77 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 22.9 | 0.7 | 193 | 96 | 1,014.6 | 0.08 / 0.08 | 100 | 1.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 27.5 | 2.4 | 237 | 77 | 1,013.0 | 0.27 / 0.34 | 100 | 317.2 | n/a |
| 60h | 24.3 | 1.1 | 180 | 91 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.11 | 77 | 231.8 | n/a |
| 66h | 23.2 | 2.0 | 225 | 95 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Thursday | 22.9 | 1.6 | 207 | 96 | 1,014.7 | 0.31 / 0.31 | 100 | 0.7 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-21 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Eka Ekong?
Now 23.1 C with overcast skies and a 1.1 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 22.8 to 28.4 C, max wind 2.6 m/s. Precip around 60.7 mm. Solar peaks near 502 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 60.7 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Eka Ekong today?
Sunrise around 06:14 and sunset around 18:23 (local time). Day length about 12h 09m.
What is the local time in Eka Ekong?
Local time is 16:11. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Eka Ekong?
Eka Ekong is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Eka Ekong?
DEM 48 m.
Where is Eka Ekong located?
It is at 6.41166, 8.53082 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Eka Ekong in?
It is in Nigeria.