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Essighi Destination Guide
Delve into Essighi in Nigeria
Essighi in the region of Cross River is a city in Nigeria - some 301 mi or ( 484 km ) South of Abuja , the country's capital .
Current time in Essighi is now 01:33 AM (Friday) . The local timezone is named " Africa/Lagos " with a UTC offset of 1 hours. Depending on your travel modalities, these larger destinations might be interesting for you: Yaoundé, Douala, Buea, Malabo, and Umuahia. While being here, make sure to check out Yaoundé . Are you curious about the possible sightseeing spots and facts in Essighi ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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Interesting facts about this location
Great Kwa River
The Great Kwa River (also called Kwa Ibo River or Kwa River) flows through Cross River State, Nigeria, draining the east side of the city of Calabar. The river ecology is under threat from human activity.
Located at 4.78 8.40 (Lat./Long.); Less than 9 km away
Calabar
Calabar (also referred to as 'Canaan City') is a city in Cross River State, coastal southeastern Nigeria. The original name for Calabar was Atakpa, from the Jukun language. The city is watered by the Calabar and Great Kwa Rivers and creeks of the Cross River (from its inland delta). Calabar is the capital of Cross River State. For the purpose of administration, the city is divided into Calabar Municipal and Calabar South LGAs.
Located at 4.95 8.32 (Lat./Long.); Less than 21 km away
Margaret Ekpo International Airport
Margaret Ekpo International Airport, also known as Calabar Airport, is an airport serving Calabar, a city in Cross River State in Nigeria.
Located at 4.98 8.35 (Lat./Long.); Less than 21 km away
U. J. Esuene Stadium
U. J. Esuene Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium in Calabar, Nigeria.
Located at 4.97 8.33 (Lat./Long.); Less than 22 km away
Calabar Free Trade Zone
The Calabar Free Trade Zone (CFTZ) is an area just north of the port of Calabar, Cross River State, Nigeria that is occupied by companies engaged in manufacturing, trading, provision of services and oil and gas related activities. These companies benefit from special taxation rules and duty-free imports. The enabling act for Registered Free Zones in Nigeria came into effect in 1992.
Located at 5.02 8.32 (Lat./Long.); Less than 27 km away
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