GPS Coordinate of

Okigwe Nigeria

Central address: Okigwe - Abba Omega Rd, Okigwe, Nigeria

Elevation: 142.922
Time Zone: Africa/Lagos

Latitude: 5° 49' 9.4188'' N
Longitude: 7° 20' 27.0708'' E

Okigwe is the third largest city, after Owerri and Orlu, in Imo state of Nigeria. The city lies between the Port Harcourt-Enugu-Maiduguri rail line. Thus, the city has grown into a major cattle transit town for the southeast and south subregions of Nigeria. Okigwe has a population of 132,237 (2005 census). Most of the population is made up of immigrant workers from other states. Okigwe city was the primary host site of the old Imo State University (now Abia State University). Okigwe has various tourist and historical sites. The Federal Government College in the city has remained one of the best unity schools in Nigeria. Okigwe remains one of the breadbaskets of Nigeria with terrace cultivation practised on its hilly farmlands. Okigwe also boasts many relaxation spots such as Alexandra Suites & Hotels Ltd in Imo state which is situated at No 1 Alexandra Ave, Umuchima Road, Ubahu. St. Mary’s Cathedral in Okigwe is the seat of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Okigwe.

GPS coordinate of Okigwe, Nigeria

The latitude of Okigwe is 5.819283, and the longitude is 7.340853. Okigwe is a city is located at Nigeria with the gps coordinates of 5° 49' 9.4188'' N and 7° 20' 27.0708'' E. The elevation of Okigwe is 142.922, the time zone is Africa/Lagos.