# Cross River State, Nigeria – Local government areas

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State · Nigeria 

# Cross River State

Cross River State is a state of Nigeria. It had an estimated **4,406,204 people** in 2022 on 20,955 km² (about 210 per km²). Its main town is Calabar. It is divided into 18 local government areas. 1,070 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 206 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 4,406,204people (2022)
- 20,955km²
- 18local government areas
- 206mapped services

## How many people live in Cross River State?

Cross River State had an estimated **4,406,204 people** in 2022 — 2.0% of Nigeria, 27th of 37 states. There are 1,004 women for every 1,000 men (close to the Nigeria figure of 1,001). Spread over 20,955 km², that is about **210 people per km²**, 22nd of 37 states.

39.3% of people are children under 15 and 3.4% are 65 or older; the median age is about 21 years (it is 19 across Nigeria). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 74 children and older people.

0–4 ****517,090**

5–9 ****611,108**

10–14 ****601,844**

15–19 ****405,404**

20–24 ****358,241**

25–29 ****345,026**

30–34 ****316,513**

35–39 ****288,227**

40–44 ****248,532**

45–49 ****190,143**

50–54 ****150,571**

55–59 ****126,051**

60–64 ****98,319**

65–69 ****64,855**

70–74 ****41,375**

75–79 ****24,715**

80+ ****18,190**

Source: [UNFPA and United States Census Bureau - PEPFAR program via OCHA HDX, population 2022 (COD-PS, CC BY-IGO)](https://data.humdata.org/dataset/cod-ps-nga).

## Where is Cross River State?

Cross River State lies in [Nigeria](https://wherepedia.org/nigeria/). It borders 4 other states: [Abia State](https://wherepedia.org/nigeria/abia/), [Akwa Ibom State](https://wherepedia.org/nigeria/akwa-ibom/), [Benue State](https://wherepedia.org/nigeria/benue/) and [Ebonyi State](https://wherepedia.org/nigeria/ebonyi/). By area it is the 19th largest of 37 states in Nigeria. It covers 2.3% of [Nigeria](https://wherepedia.org/nigeria/). The centre of Cross River State is about 377 km in a straight line from Abuja, the capital. The centre point is at 5.7913° N, 8.4034° E.

Source: [Office for the Surveyor General of the Federation of Nigeria (OSGOF), Ehealth, United Nations Cartographic Section (UNCS) via OCHA HDX, administrative boundaries (COD-AB, CC BY-IGO)](https://data.humdata.org/dataset/cod-ab-nga).

## Things to see in and around Cross River State

OpenStreetMap lists 8 named sights in Cross River State: 3 attractions; 2 nature reserves; 1 museum; 1 waterfall; 1 theme park.

- Slave History Museum · museum
- Agbokim Waterfalls · waterfall
- Cross River National Park - Oban Division · nature reserve
- Cross River National Park - Okwangwo Division · nature reserve
- CERCOPAN · attraction
- Marina Resort · attraction
- Pandrillus · attraction
- Tinapa Resort · theme park

Source: [© OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), Geofabrik extract — named settlements](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright).

Named attractions, museums, viewpoints, historic sites and natural features mapped in OpenStreetMap. Places of worship are not listed.

## Know before you go: Cross River State

- Time zoneUTC+1, no daylight saving · Africa/Lagos
- CurrencyNaira (NGN)
- Country calling code+234
- LanguagesEnglish, Hausa, Yoruba, Igbo, Fulah
- Plug typesType D, G · 230 V
- Driving sideRight
- Postcode format6 digits (######)

### Nearest airports

- Margaret Ekpo International Airport (CBQ) · Calabar91 km
- Akwa Ibom International Airport (QUO) · Uyo108 km

### Daylight

Days are longest in Jun (about 12.5 hours, sunrise around 06:12) and shortest in Dec (about 11.8 hours, sunrise around 06:27, sunset around 18:15).

Month Sunrise Sunset Daylight 

Jan 06:40 18:29 11.8 h 

Feb 06:42 18:38 11.9 h 

Mar 06:33 18:38 12.1 h 

Apr 06:19 18:33 12.2 h 

May 06:11 18:33 12.4 h 

Jun 06:12 18:40 12.5 h 

Jul 06:19 18:45 12.4 h 

Aug 06:21 18:40 12.3 h 

Sep 06:17 18:26 12.2 h 

Oct 06:11 18:12 12.0 h 

Nov 06:15 18:07 11.9 h 

Dec 06:27 18:15 11.8 h 

Source: [GeoNames country and time-zone files (CC BY 4.0)](https://www.geonames.org/); [Wikidata (CC0) — plug types, mains voltage, driving side; retrieved 2026-11-02](https://www.wikidata.org/); [OurAirports (public domain)](https://ourairports.com/data/).

Airports with scheduled passenger flights; straight-line distances. Daylight is calculated for the 15th of each month in local standard time. Check entry and visa rules with official government sources before travelling.

## Local government areas of Cross River State

Local government area Area km² Localities Services 

[Abi](https://wherepedia.org/nigeria/cross-river/abi/) 268 25 0 

[Akamkpa](https://wherepedia.org/nigeria/cross-river/akamkpa/) 5,028 93 2 

[Akpabuyo](https://wherepedia.org/nigeria/cross-river/akpabuyo/) 793 67 4 

[Bakassi](https://wherepedia.org/nigeria/cross-river/bakassi/) 4.2 0 0 

[Bekwara](https://wherepedia.org/nigeria/cross-river/bekwara/) 315 26 2 

[Biase](https://wherepedia.org/nigeria/cross-river/biase/) 1,293 105 0 

[Boki](https://wherepedia.org/nigeria/cross-river/boki/) 2,886 68 0 

[Calabar South](https://wherepedia.org/nigeria/cross-river/calabar-south/) 189 9 39 

[Calabar-Municipal](https://wherepedia.org/nigeria/cross-river/calabar-municipal/) 138 16 107 

[Etung](https://wherepedia.org/nigeria/cross-river/etung/) 813 27 1 

[Ikom](https://wherepedia.org/nigeria/cross-river/ikom/) 1,968 92 11 

[Obanliku](https://wherepedia.org/nigeria/cross-river/obanliku/) 939 35 1 

[Obubra](https://wherepedia.org/nigeria/cross-river/obubra/) 1,145 76 2 

[Obudu](https://wherepedia.org/nigeria/cross-river/obudu/) 468 23 11 

[Odukpani](https://wherepedia.org/nigeria/cross-river/odukpani/) 1,355 163 6 

[Ogoja](https://wherepedia.org/nigeria/cross-river/ogoja/) 913 115 6 

[Yakurr](https://wherepedia.org/nigeria/cross-river/yakurr/) 659 22 3 

[Yala](https://wherepedia.org/nigeria/cross-river/yala/) 1,784 127 11 

Source: [Office for the Surveyor General of the Federation of Nigeria (OSGOF), Ehealth, United Nations Cartographic Section (UNCS) via OCHA HDX, administrative boundaries (COD-AB, CC BY-IGO)](https://data.humdata.org/dataset/cod-ab-nga); [GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) — settlements, natural and historic features](https://www.geonames.org/); [Overture Maps places (CDLA-Permissive-2.0) and © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)](https://overturemaps.org/).

## Villages and localities in Cross River State

Open gazetteers list **1,070 villages, towns and localities** in Cross River State. The largest with a recorded population: Calabar (540,000), Ugep (200,276), Ikom (79,103), Ogoja (37,466), Obudu (19,668) and Ikang (13,305). Settlements here lie between about 3 m and 1,332 m above sea level (median 64 m).

- Abanabe
- Abankang
- Abantoken
- Abanwan
- Abapia
- Abaragba
- Abarijang
- Abatchor
- Abayong
- Abayono
- Abbiati
- Abealirih
- Abeka
- Abi Irruan
- Abia
- Abija Bebo
- Abijang
- Abilti
- Abini
- Abinti Abangork
- Abinyon
- Aboabam
- Abonabung
- Abonnema
- Abuakpu
- Abumpong
- Abuna
- Abung
- Abuntak
- Abuochiche
- Aburumbede
- Acraha
- Adadama
- Adagum
- Adem
- Adiabo Ikot Mbo
- Adiabo Ikot Ukpa
- Adiabo Okutikang
- Adijinkpor
- Adikpe
- Adim
- Adop
- Adub
- Adum
- Adun Beach
- Afafanyi
- Afaha
- Afamju
- Afanangbe
- Afia Isong
- Afono
- Afrike
- Agade
- Agani
- Agarubo
- Agba
- Agbangana
- Agbara Igbo
- Agbara-Ibo
- Agbotai
- Agbung
- Agoi Ekpo
- Agoi Ibami
- Agomeko
- Agrigon
- Agwu Agwuna
- Aiyebam
- Ajakjak
- Ajaso
- Ajasso
- Ajirri
- Akabo
- Akai Ikot Orok
- Akam
- Akamkpa
- Akankpa
- Akansoka
- Akansoko
- Akaraba
- Akarafon
- Akarim
- Akayuk
- Akim Akim
- Akimakim
- Aking
- Ako
- Akogbe
- Akor
- Akor 1
- Akor 2
- Akpa
- Akpab Okon Ene Ita
- Akpabio
- Akpahata
- Akpaita
- Akpakpa
- Akpap
- Akparabong
- Akpararuni
- Akpasip
- Akpatre
- Akpatre Efe
- Akpet 1
- Akpet Central
- Akpong
- Akudfune
- Akumaye
- Akunakuna
- Akuntak
- Akwa Ibami
- Akwa Obio
- Akwa-Ekim
- Aladim
- Alambong
- Alangangkee
- Alebo
- Ali-Ukwa
- Alifokpa
- Alok
- Alonye
- Amachi
- Amaruran
- America
- Amon;Omon
- Amunga
- Anantigha
- Anatio
- Aningeje
- Anong
- Anyi
- Anyika
- Anyobe
- Anyogbe
- Apiapum
- Apiapum Eja
- Aqua Obio Inwang Nsidung
- Aragban
- Arakp
- Araragha
- Arobom
- Arokpa
- Arrimakpan
- Asaba
- Asakaya
- Asang
- Ashishie
- Ashuban
- Ashuk
- Asick Obufa
- Asiga
- Asika
- Assamanka
- Asuk Arim
- Asukurubia
- Atakem
- Atan
- Atan Eki
- Atan Odot
- Atan Onoyom
- Atekpe
- Atim Osam
- Atimbo
- Atokpot
- Awai
- Awai Ifunkpa
- Awailfunkpa
- Awakada
- Awi
- Awiwinghi
- Awka Ikot Ene
- Awsawmba
- Ayaba
- Ayadie
- Ayip-Mgbaghe
- Ayip-Onor
- Ayukaba
- Ayukasa
- Babubua
- Bagani
- Bagbikba
- Bagga
- Baggo
- Bagiaba
- Bagiachru
- Bakalum
- Bakoko
- Balegeta
- Balep
- Bamba
- Bamfua
- Bankpo
- Bansan
- Bansan Mbube
- Bansara
- Baraki
- Barikun
- Bashu
- Bashu Okpambe
- Bassinge
- Basua
- Bateriko
- Baunchor
- Bawo
- Bawop
- Bayaba
- Bayaga
- Bayaluga
- Bayasung
- Bayatu
- Bayayam
- Bazohure
- Bebuachuan
- Beche
- Bedia
- Bekwara
- Belesa
- Bendeghe-Ekim
- Bendi
- Bendiga Afi
- Bendiga Ayuk
- Benekabo
- Benkpe
- Benta
- Berekpe
- Berukpa
- Betem
- Betukwel
- Biakpai Beach
- Biakpan
- Biakpan Beach
- Biekpe
- Bikobiko
- Bikpe
- Bitol
- Bitutum
- Blukono
- Bogene
- Boje
- Bokalum
- Boshi
- Buabre
- Buagbong
- Buahuan
- Budena
- Bukumanya
- Bumbe
- Busangfong
- Butatong
- Calabar
- Canaan Oqua Otop
- Chakpu
- Creek Town
- Datan Okpa
- Dogu
- Duke Town
- Duwang Uyang
- Ebariba
- Ebegang
- Ebem
- Ebereti
- Ebiet Okon Archibong
- Ebindi
- Ebinjok
- Ebiom
- Ebom
- Echimoefana
- Echimoga
- Echuji
- Echumoga
- Edem Esa
- Edem-Nwosu
- Edep
- Ediba
- Ediba Beach
- Edide
- Edik Idim
- Edik Iko
- Edik Okon Idem
- Edondon
- Edor
- Edor-Abangork
- Edu
- Efam
- Efan Fon
- Efedem
- Efefiom
- Efferaya
- Effraya
- Efut Abua
- Efut Eso
- Efut Nesi
- Eganga
- Egbe
- Egbe Obudu
- Egbokoriko
- Egbong
- Egboro Enye
- Egononko
- Egrude
- Egue
- Egumgum
- Eja
- Ejeghe Agoma
- Ejekwe
- Ejibafara
- Ejibafun
- Ejirawo
- Eka Ekong
- Ekamtonofo
- Ekang
- Ekara Mbang
- Ekenge
- Ekenge Beach
- Eketekwe
- Ekim
- Ekim Ebebit
- Ekim Ito
- Ekimaya
- Ekimbe
- Ekom Agoi
- Ekong
- Ekong Ntan Oku
- Ekongahaku
- Ekori Beach
- Ekoti
- Ekpari
- Ekparikabo
- Ekpene
- Ekpene Esuk
- Ekpene Itu
- Ekpene Tete
- Ekperinyi
- Ekpokpa
- Ekpolokown
- Ekpri Adiabo
- Ekpri Ikang
- Ekpugeromo
- Ekuaro
- Ekukata
- Ekukunela
- Ekumba
- Ekumtak
- Ekunpa
- Ekurekunta
- Ekuri
- Ekuri Awai
- Ekuri Owai
- Ekwereku
- Elahen Wanakande
- Elegabor
- Eligere
- Emandak
- Emanduk
- Emangkpa
- Emekpa
- Emin Ekpon
- Enangendak
- Enen-Ito
- England
- Enyi
- Epenti
- Esabang
- Esaja
- Esam
- Eseku
- Esin Ufot Eyamba
- Esoka
- Essien
- Essighi
- Esuk Agbung
- Esuk Atan Eki
- Esuk Atu
- Esuk Aye
- Esuk Ediong
- Esuk Ekpo Eyo
- Esuk Ikot Andong
- Esuk John
- Esuk Mbai
- Esuk Mbat
- Esuk Mesembe
- Esuk Odot
- Esuk Okon
- Esuk Otu
- Esuk Ukot Ebi
- Esuk Utan
- Esukpai
- Esuokon
- Etak Ekom
- Etako
- Etali
- Etandere
- Etankpini
- Etara
- Etehentem
- Etikpa
- Etikumi
- Etim
- Etiti Ulo
- Eto Mkpe Archibong Edem
- Eto Mkpe Yellow Duke

…and 670 more.

Source: [GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) — settlements, natural and historic features](https://www.geonames.org/); [© OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), Geofabrik extract — named settlements](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright).

## Landscape and landmarks of Cross River State

Named natural and historic features inside Cross River State, from the GeoNames gazetteer.

### Water

145 rivers and streams; 8 lakes.

- Abey
- Abum
- Achora
- Achua
- Adiakparata
- Adum
- Afaabe
- Afrik
- Akang
- Akang
- Akatam
- Akome
- Akonobi Creek
- Akpru
- Akwa Inyang
- Akwak Esuk Ediong
- Alambe
- Alibonkobo
- Aning
- Anyim River
- Apar
- Aru Unayama
- Asen
- Ata

…and 129 more.

### Coast and islands

18 headlands; 7 islands.

- Akwa Point
- Alligator Island
- Base Point
- Caution Point
- Dayspring Point
- Duke Town Point
- Eliott Point
- Flag Point
- Goldfinch Point
- Ground Point
- James Island
- Kwa Island
- Mark Point
- Moor Island
- Moore Point
- Parrot Island
- Probyn Island
- Reyne Point
- Richardson Point
- Seven Fathoms Point
- Smoke Point
- Stein Point
- Tobacco Head
- Tobacco Island

…and 1 more.

### Hills and mountains

7 hills; 4 mountains; 4 peaks.

- Awai Peak · 657 m
- Okura Hill · 598 m
- Boji Hill · 524 m
- Adiabaw · 439 m
- Igboga Nabor · 347 m
- Ahumi · 233 m
- Obung · 218 m
- Obung · 130 m
- Calaro · 119 m
- Dunlop · 118 m
- Okurike · 78 m
- Atan Obot · 63 m
- Itak Enoy · 61 m
- Adiabo Okurikang · 60 m
- Ikoneto · 58 m

### Forests and nature

9 forest reserves.

- Agoi Forest Reserve
- Ekinta River Forest Reserve
- Lower Enyong Forest Reserve
- Oban Group Forest Reserve
- Okwangwo and Boshi Forest Reserve
- Ubiba Forest Reserve
- Ukpon River Forest Reserve
- Umon Ndealichi Forest Reserve
- Uwet Odot Forest Reserve

### Estates

10 estates; 3 rubber estates; 2 oil-palm estates.

- Afia Isong Plantation
- Ako Plantation
- Berukpa Plantation
- Biekpe Plantation
- Dunlop Rubber Plantation
- Eastern Nigeria Development Corporation Calaro Estate
- Eastern Nigeria Development Corporation Cocoa Estate
- Eastern Nigeria Development Corporation Ibiae Oil Palm Estate
- Eastern Nigeria Development Corporation Rubber Estate
- Eastern Nigeria Development Corporation Rubber Estate
- Ekpenyong Plantation
- Etan Eki Plantation
- Noon Plantation
- Obio-Ojoi Plantation
- Umon Plantation

### Getting around

1 airport; 1 airfield.

- Bebi
- Calabar

Source: [GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) — settlements, natural and historic features](https://www.geonames.org/).

Places of worship are not listed. Elevations are from the GeoNames terrain model and are approximate.

## Weather in Cross River State and the best time to visit

In Cross River State, the warmest month is Mar (average 27 °C) and the coolest is Jan (25 °C). About 1,714 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Sep (270 mm) and the driest Dec (6 mm). The most comfortable months for a visit are **November to March**.

- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec

Month Average °C Rain mm 

Jan 25 12 

Feb 26 30 

Mar 27 74 

Apr 27 152 

May 27 184 

Jun 26 217 

Jul 25 213 

Aug 25 239 

Sep 25 270 

Oct 25 235 

Nov 26 81 

Dec 25 6 

Source: [NASA POWER climatology, retrieved 2026-10-29](https://power.larc.nasa.gov/).

## Hospitals, banks and other services in Cross River State

Places mapped inside Cross River State in open map data, by type — each number opens the full list with locations.

- Hospitals21
- Banks4
- Petrol pumps9
- Hotels73
- Shopping malls4
- Schools23
- Colleges and universities29
- Cinemas4
- Pharmacies4
- Restaurants25
- Police stations9
- Dental clinics1

Source: [Overture Maps places (CDLA-Permissive-2.0) and © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)](https://overturemaps.org/).

Coverage depends on what has been mapped; contact details are not shown.

## Quick answers

- Where is Cross River State?In Nigeria
- What is the population of Cross River State?4,406,204 (2022 estimate)
- What is the median age in Cross River State?About 21 years (2022 estimate)
- What is the population density of Cross River State?About 210 people per km²
- What borders Cross River State?Abia State, Akwa Ibom State, Benue State and Ebonyi State
- What is there to see in Cross River State?Agbokim Waterfalls, CERCOPAN, Cross River National Park - Oban Division, Cross River National Park - Okwangwo Division
- What time zone is Cross River State in?UTC+1
- What currency is used in Cross River State?Naira (NGN)
- What language is spoken in Cross River State?English, Hausa, Yoruba (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Cross River State?1,070 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Cross River State?Settlements lie between 3 m and 1,332 m
- What is the highest point in Cross River State?Awai Peak (657 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- What is the best time to visit Cross River State?November to March
- How many hospitals are in Cross River State?21 mapped
- How many banks are in Cross River State?4 mapped
- How many petrol pumps are in Cross River State?9 mapped
- What is the P-code of Cross River State?NG009 (OCHA common operational dataset)