Uyo, Nigeria
Uyo is a regional capital of 436,606 people in Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria, founded in September 23, 1987.
Why visit Uyo
Townapedia lists 1 museum or landmark, 3 parks and trails, 4 places to eat, 4 places to stay and 2 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Akwa Ibom State University, University of Uyo, Prof Stella Idiong's Art Gallery and Godswill Akpabio International Stadium.
Weather in Uyo
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About Uyo
Uyo is the capital of Akwa Ibom state located in South South, Nigeria. It became the capital on September 23, 1987 when Akwa Ibom was created from the former Cross River State. According to the 2006 Nigerian Census, the population of Uyo (including Itu) is 427,873, while the greater urban area, including Uruan, has a population of 554,906. The population of Uyo is put at 1,393,000 as at 2024.
From the Wikipedia article Uyo (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Travel tips from other travellers: Uyo on Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0).
Things to do2
Akwa Ibom State University
School · 2.7 km
Public university in Nigeria
University of Uyo
School · 4.3 km
University in Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria
Museums and landmarks1
Prof Stella Idiong's Art Gallery
Museum · 4.4 km
University of uyo, Uyo
Mo-Fr 09:00-17:00
Parks, trails and playgrounds3
Godswill Akpabio International Stadium
Sports field and stadium · 7.3 km
Ring Road 3, Uyo
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Restaurants and cafes4
Mavispee Bakery and Events
Bakery · 3.2 km
11, Etim Okon Usanga, off Waterfountain, Nwaniba road, Uyo
08:00-07:00
Where to stay4
Churches and places of worship7
THE HERALDOME - Heralds International Christian Centre
Church · 5.8 km
The Heraldome, Memphis Close, Atan Offot Rd, off Ring Road 1, Uyo 520102, Akwa Ibom, Uyo
RCCG Zion Super Mega Parish Uyo
Church · Pentecostal · 4.6 km
110 Nsikak Eduok Avenue, Uyo
Shopping5
Schools, colleges and libraries3
Healthcare1
Map of Uyo
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Getting there and nearby towns
Victor Attah International Airport (QUO) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 27 km away.
- Itu 18 km north, about 18 min by car
- Abak 18 km southwest, about 18 min by car
- Etinan 25 km south, about 25 min by car
- Ikot Ekpene 28 km northwest, about 28 min by car
- Akankpa 30 km east, about 30 min by car
- Arochukwu 38 km north, about 38 min by car
- Calabar 45 km east, about 45 min by car
- Esuk Oron 45 km southeast, about 45 min by car
- Eket 45 km south, about 45 min by car
- Aba 63 km west, about 1 h by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
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Sources and licences
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, coordinates, regions and time zone
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Uyo roundabout, Uyo, Akwa Ibom state, MediaMOF, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Uyo Township Stadium (83878), Successabiodun, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Uyo Post Office, Akwa Ibom, Teshaisha, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Uyo Township Stadium. A Charity game to get funds for kids on the streets in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State., Successabiodun, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Uyo Township Stadium (70612), Successabiodun, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Monument on Atiku Roundabout, Uyo, Mosesumoh, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Idongesit Nkanga Secretariat, Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, Andikan Efiok Eduok, CC BY 4.0
- Cross section of Wikipedia Editors training at Uyo, Utibe Noah Silas, CC0
- Carving of a Soldier in Cenotaph, Uyo, Mosesumoh, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Cenotaph in Uyo!, Mosesumoh, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Udo Udoma Lake, Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria, Mosesumoh, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Close shot of the International Worship Center, Uyo, Mosesumoh, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Godswill Akpabio International Stadium 1, Ei'eke, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Uyo Township stadium, Victorpeter001, CC BY 4.0
- Godswill Akpabio International Stadium - front view, Hadassah Photostorie group, CC BY-SA 4.0
- The joy of hard work, David John, CC BY-SA 4.0
- A cobbler, Odogwu123, CC BY-SA 4.0
- The Shoe Cobbler, Daniel Anya, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Ankara Fabric With A Touch Of Smile, Daniel Anya, CC BY-SA 4.0
- A Muslim tailor with a touch of smile, David John, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Aniefon Daniel Akpan, Mmefon, CC0
- Nigerian man pushing wheelbarrow, Daniel Anya, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Roasted chicken seller with so much happiness, David John, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Ultrafit gym water fountain Ewet Housing Estate, Deebbiee, CC BY-SA 4.0
- This Daly Musk, Daly Musk Official, CC0
- Ultrafit gym.....Arabian tea spot, Deebbiee, CC BY-SA 4.0
- The Market scene, David John, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Piglets in a Shelter at a Farm, Andikan Efiok Eduok, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Editan plant, Andikan Efiok Eduok, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Scent leaves garden, Andikan Efiok Eduok, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Young Cucumber plant, Andikan Efiok Eduok, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Atama plant, Andikan Efiok Eduok, CC BY-SA 4.0
- African Church, Mosesumoh, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Afang plant, Andikan Efiok Eduok, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Idongesit Nkanga Secretariat, Sarahoffmann369, CC0
- Pig in a pen, Andikan Efiok Eduok, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Vanguard Vendor, David John, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Gift Augustine, Sheisreina, CC0
- Beauty of the forest, Mosesumoh, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Love in Nature!, Mosesumoh, CC BY-SA 4.0
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