Location & Surroundings
Uyo is a city in Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria with 436,606 inhabitants, at 45 m elevation. The national capital Abuja is about 450 km to the north. The nearest airport is Akwa Ibom International Airport, 26 km away.
Overview
Uyo is city in Nigeria.
It is located in Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria.
Established in 1987-09-23.
The population is about 429,900 (2016).
It covers about 362 square kilometre.
The elevation is around 64 metre.
Also known as: HA Uyo
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Basic Data
- Country Nigeria
- Located in Akwa Ibom State
- Area 362 square kilometre
- Type seat of a first-order administrative division (PPLA)
- seat of a first-order administrative division (PPLC takes precedence over PPLA)
Geography
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Coordinates
5° 3' 5" N, 7° 56' 1" E
- Elevation DEM: 45 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Population 436,606
- Pop. Density 7,644 p/km²
- Built-up 4.3%
- Settlement Urban centre
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 07:33
- Sunrise 06:12
- Sunset 18:15
- Day length 12 h 3 min
Nearby
Weather in Uyo
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Uyo, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 23.7 C with overcast skies and a 0.6 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 23.6 to 27.0 C, max wind 1.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 217 W/m2.
Temperature
23.7 C
Wind
0.6 m/s W (255 deg)
Humidity
97 %
Pressure
1,012.2 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
0.01 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 | 23.7 | 0.6 | 255 | 97 | 1,012.2 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 24.2 | 0.2 | 198 | 96 | 1,012.5 | 0.08 / 0.08 | 100 | 1.8 | n/a |
| 12h | 27.0 | 1.5 | 163 | 84 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 149.3 | n/a |
| 18h | 25.2 | 1.5 | 167 | 91 | 1,011.8 | 0.57 / 0.57 | 100 | 216.5 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 23.6 | 0.6 | 252 | 96 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 97 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 23.9 | 0.5 | 292 | 94 | 1,013.9 | 0.01 / 0.02 | 98 | 5.1 | n/a |
| 36h | 31.2 | 0.9 | 195 | 61 | 1,011.0 | 0.17 / 0.19 | 96 | 541.3 | n/a |
| 42h | 25.2 | 2.3 | 198 | 93 | 1,011.3 | 2.01 / 2.20 | 88 | 230.6 | n/a |
| Saturday | 24.2 | 1.2 | 204 | 98 | 1,012.3 | 1.25 / 3.45 | 48 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 24.6 | 1.2 | 194 | 96 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 0.04 | 99 | 4.3 | n/a |
| 60h | 28.6 | 2.8 | 179 | 78 | 1,011.8 | 5.79 / 5.83 | 100 | 518.9 | n/a |
| 66h | 25.2 | 2.0 | 224 | 90 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 3.07 | 91 | 248.2 | n/a |
| Sunday | 23.7 | 0.7 | 225 | 96 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 94 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-15 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Uyo?
Now 23.7 C with overcast skies and a 0.6 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 23.6 to 27.0 C, max wind 1.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 217 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
No measurable precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Uyo today?
Sunrise around 06:12 and sunset around 18:15 (local time). Day length about 12h 03m.
What is the local time in Uyo?
Local time is 07:33. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Uyo?
Uyo is a seat of a first-order administrative division.
How many people live in Uyo?
Population about 436,606.
What is the elevation of Uyo?
DEM 45 m.
Where is Uyo located?
It is at 5.05127, 7.93350 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Uyo in?
It is in Nigeria.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry
- Wikipedia (DE) Wikipedia (DE)
- Wikipedia (EN) Wikipedia (EN)
- Official website akwaibomstate.gov.ng
- Commons category Uyo