Etim Ekpo

Overview

Etim Ekpo is a 206 km² city in Akwa lbom, Nigeria with a population of 183,125.

Power Infrastructure

The nearest HV substation is 11.7 km away. The nearest transmission grid line is 1.1 km away.

Connectivity

The nearest fiber route is 2.0 km from the city boundary. The nearest IXP is 57.9 km away. The nearest subsea landing station is 55.4 km away.

Disaster Risk

The city faces River Flood, Wildfire as primary natural hazard risks. Urban Flood, Extreme Heat are at moderate levels. Overall hazard score: 1.8/3.

Stability

Between 2020–2025, 79 conflict events were recorded (trend: stable). Most recent year (2025): 7 events. Stability score: 1.8/3.

Water Risk

Water stress is rated Low (score 0.0/5 on the WRI Aqueduct scale).

Data Density

Cell towers (weighted): N/A. Cell towers (raw): N/A. City population: 183,125. Data density score: 2.3/3.

Suitability Score

Etim Ekpo scores 61/100 overall (Grade C, Top 35%). Investment profile: Emerging Opportunity. Sub-scores: Disaster Risk: 10/25, Stability: 10/25, Water Risk: 25/25, Data Density: 16/25.