Location & Surroundings
Ekpoma is a city in Edo State, Nigeria with 59,618 inhabitants, at 364 m elevation. The national capital Abuja is about 300 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Benin, 76 km away.
Overview
Ekpoma is town in Edo State, Nigeria.
It is located in Edo State, Nigeria.
Also known as: KCG Ekpoma
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Basic Data
- Country Nigeria
- Located in Edo State
- Type seat of a second-order administrative division (PPLA2)
Geography
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Coordinates
6° 44' 35" N, 6° 8' 25" E
- Elevation DEM: 364 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Population 59,618
- Pop. Density 9,055 p/km²
- Built-up 37.7%
- Settlement Urban centre
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 23:55
- Sunrise 06:25
- Sunset 18:38
- Day length 12 h 13 min
Weather in Ekpoma
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Ekpoma, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 27.7 C with partly cloudy skies and a 1.7 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 22.0 to 27.9 C, max wind 2.4 m/s. Precip around 1.9 mm. Solar peaks near 544 W/m2.
Temperature
27.7 C
Wind
1.7 m/s SW (235 deg)
Humidity
80 %
Pressure
1,013.5 hPa
Clouds
46 %
Precip
1.92 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 | 27.7 | 1.7 | 235 | 80 | 1,013.5 | - / 0.00 | 46 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 23.2 | 2.4 | 215 | 95 | 1,013.6 | 8.32 / 8.32 | 100 | 450.5 | n/a |
| 12h | 22.0 | 1.8 | 251 | 99 | 1,014.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 90 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 22.3 | 0.8 | 246 | 98 | 1,014.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 1.3 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 27.9 | 1.7 | 267 | 75 | 1,012.7 | 1.92 / 1.92 | 100 | 543.8 | n/a |
| 30h | 23.4 | 1.6 | 214 | 96 | 1,011.5 | 5.43 / 7.35 | 40 | 463.6 | n/a |
| 36h | 22.0 | 1.8 | 244 | 99 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 0.86 | 85 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 22.0 | 1.2 | 246 | 98 | 1,013.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 1.2 | n/a |
| Sunday | 29.5 | 1.1 | 238 | 67 | 1,012.4 | 0.16 / 0.16 | 63 | 382.3 | n/a |
| 54h | 23.8 | 2.7 | 214 | 93 | 1,012.4 | 0.44 / 0.60 | 9 | 386.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 22.5 | 2.4 | 231 | 97 | 1,013.6 | 0.00 / 0.05 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 22.3 | 1.0 | 242 | 98 | 1,014.7 | 0.17 / 0.22 | 100 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Monday | 29.6 | 2.0 | 230 | 64 | 1,013.4 | 0.00 / 0.21 | 79 | 484.4 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-11 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Ekpoma?
Now 27.7 C with partly cloudy skies and a 1.7 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 22.0 to 27.9 C, max wind 2.4 m/s. Precip around 1.9 mm. Solar peaks near 544 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 1.9 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Ekpoma today?
Sunrise around 06:25 and sunset around 18:38 (local time). Day length about 12h 13m.
What is the local time in Ekpoma?
Local time is 23:55. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Ekpoma?
Ekpoma is a seat of a second-order administrative division.
How many people live in Ekpoma?
Population about 59,618.
What is the elevation of Ekpoma?
DEM 364 m.
Where is Ekpoma located?
It is at 6.74300, 6.14029 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Ekpoma in?
It is in Nigeria.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry
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