Watt Market (Urua Awat) is a multipurpose marketplace located in Calabar, Cross River State, Nigeria.

[1][2][3] Calabar, originally known as Akwa Akpa by the dominant Efik people, was a major trading hub long before European arrival.

Efik merchants participated in extensive trade networks, exchanging goods like palm oil, textiles, and slaves with neighboring communities and European traders who frequented the coast.

Open-air markets likely existed in Calabar during this period, serving as central meeting points for commerce and social interaction.

[6] Watt Market has been plagued by major fire incidents on multiple occasions, causing significant damage to stalls and goods.