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Meet people in Ikom

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About Ikom

  • Ikom has a population of about 79,000.
  • It's part of Cross River State.
  • It's about 590 km to Lagos, the country's largest city.
  • The nearest bigger city is Calabar, about 120 km away.
  • Towns nearby: Obubra (43 km), Ugep (71 km) and Abakaliki (77 km).

A first date in Ikom

Ikom is small enough that you may have friends in common, so start with a relaxed coffee in the centre. If you would rather meet away from familiar faces, Obubra is close by.

Staying safe

  • Meet in busy public places and tell a friend where you are going.
  • Never send money to people you met online.
  • Report and block anyone who makes you uncomfortable.

Questions about dating in Ikom

How far around Ikom can I search?

In the app you choose the distance yourself: from 10 km to 500 km, or “Any distance”.

Is online dating in Ikom free on YADate?

Yes. YADate is a free online dating site, in Ikom and everywhere else: profiles, search filters, likes, messages, voice messages and gifts cost nothing, and there is no premium plan. The only limits are daily caps against spam, such as 40 new conversations a day.

Are the profiles near Ikom real?

There are no fake profiles here: YADate doesn't create them or chat on anyone's behalf. Photos go live only after a moderator approves them, every account confirms an email address, and reports are reviewed by people. Anyone who asks for money or pushes you to move to another app straight away is worth reporting.

Can I meet someone who doesn't live in Ikom?

Yes. In the filters you can search around any other city, in Nigeria or abroad.

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