Akwa Ibom State is a state in south sothern Nigeria created on 23 September, 1987 (Akwa Ibom State was formed from the former Cross River State), it borders Atlantic Ocean to the south, Abia State to the north, Cross River State to the east and Rivers and Abia States to the west. Its capital is Uyo.
SEE ALSO: Akwa Ibom State Post Offices: Full List & Address.
Akwa Ibom State is nicknamed the “Land of Promise”.
Akwa Ibom State Snapshot:
- Total land area: 6,900 Km2
- Capital: Uyo
- Local Government Areas: 31 LGAs: Abak, Eastern Obolo, Eket, Esit Eket, Essien Udim, Etim Ekpo, Etinan, Ibeno, Ibesikpo Asutan, Ibiono Ibom, Ika, Ikono, Ikot Abasi, Ikot Ekpene, Ini, Itu, Mbo, Mkpat Enin, Nsit Atai, Nsit Ibom, Nsit Ubium, Obot Akara, Okobo, Onna, Oron, Oruk Anam, Udung Uko, Ukanafun, Uruan, Urue-Offong/Oruko, Uyo.
- Population: 5,867,932 (Male- 2,992,645 and Female- 2,875,287)
- Vegetation: Tropical Monsoon.
- Major crops: Plantain, Oil Palm, Banana, Cassava, Yam, Cocoa.
- Solid minerals: Kaolin, Limestone, Coal
Akwa Ibom State Post Code / Zip Codes
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