Ikot Ekpene

Overview

Ikot Ekpene is a 116 km² city in Akwa lbom, Nigeria with a population of 390,629.

Power Infrastructure

The nearest HV substation is on site. The nearest transmission grid line is 1.9 km away.

Connectivity

The nearest fiber route is on site. The nearest IXP is 85.8 km away. The nearest subsea landing station is 71.2 km away.

Disaster Risk

The city faces Wildfire as primary natural hazard risks. River Flood, Extreme Heat are at moderate levels. Overall hazard score: 2.0/3.

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: 390,629. Data density score: 2.4/3.

Suitability Score

Ikot Ekpene scores 65/100 overall (Grade C, Top 35%). Investment profile: Emerging Opportunity. Sub-scores: Disaster Risk: 13/25, Stability: 10/25, Water Risk: 25/25, Data Density: 17/25.