Ukwa East
Ukwa East
Eastern Oil Land | |
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Interactive map of Ukwa East | |
| Country |  Nigeria |
| State | Abia State |
| Capital | Akwete |
| Government | |
| • Local Government Chairman | Hon Chibunna Akara(from Ohuru Ndoki) |
| • Local Government Deputy Chairman | Dr Thelma Ekeke |
| Area | |
• Total | 280 km2 (110 sq mi) |
| Population (2006) | |
• Total | 58,139[1] |
| • Density | 210/km2 (540/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (WAT) |
| Postal code | 452 |
| Secretary to the Local Government | Pst Iheanyi Adindu |
Ukwa East ⓘ is a Local Government Area located in Abia State, Nigeria. Its headquarters is in the town of Akwete. Ukwa East is bordered by Akwa Ibom State and Rivers States.
It has an area of 280 km2 and a population of 58,865 at the 2006 census. It has 10 political wards recognised by the Abia State Independent Electoral Commission (ABSIEC), a body that conducts national elections for Nigeria and 14 political wards recognised by the Abia State Independent Electoral Commission, a body that conducts elections for Abia State. Ukwa East shares Azumini border with Akwa Ibom State.[2]
The postal code of the area is 452.[3]
Geography
The average temperature of Ukwa East LGA, which covers an area of 280 square kilometres or 110 square miles, is 26 degrees Celsius or 80 degrees Fahrenheit. The well-known Azumini Blue River flows within the LGA's borders, and the region's typical wind speed is estimated to be 10 km/h (6.2 mph).[4]
Economy
Little crude oil is found in the Ukwa East LGA. The LGA is well known for weaving the well-known Akwete Cloth. Aside from farming, trade, animal husbandry, fishing, and wood carving, Ukwa east LGA also engages in significant economic activities.[5]
Localities
Towns and Villages in Ukwa East:[6]
- Ala-Ukwu
- Azumini
- Ibeme
- Ikwueke
- Ikwuo-Rieator
- Ntigha-uzo
- Obohia
- Umuigbube-Achara
- Umuihu-Eze 2
- Ohuru
- Ikwu-orie
- Abayi
- Akuma-Imo
References
- ↑ https://www.citypopulation.de/en/nigeria/admin/NGA001__abia/
- ↑ places (1 January 1970). "Towns & Villages in Ukwa East « Abia State « Nigeria". Towns & Villages. Retrieved 21 August 2023.
- ↑ "Post Offices- with map of LGA". NIPOST. Archived from the original on 26 September 2009. Retrieved 20 October 2009.
- ↑ "Ukwa East Local Government Area". www.manpower.com.ng. Retrieved 21 August 2023.
- ↑ "Ukwa East Postal Code | Post Code | Zip Code List". nigeriapostal.com. Retrieved 21 August 2023.
- ↑ "Ukwa East LGA". www.finelib.com. Retrieved 21 August 2023.
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