Ukwa East

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.

Ukwa East
LGA
LGA location in Nigeria (highlighted in red)
LGA location in Nigeria (highlighted in red)
Country Nigeria
StateAbia State
CapitalAkwete
Government
 • Local Government ChairmanChuks Wabara
 • Local Government Deputy ChairmanEric Ugbor
Area
 • Total110 sq mi (280 km2)
Population
 (2006)
 • Total83,865
Time zoneUTC+1 (WAT)
Secretary to the Local GovernmentEmmanuel Shebbs

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 Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), 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.[1]

The postal code of the area is 452.[2]

Geography

The average temperature of Ukwa East LGA, which covers an area of 280 square kilometers, is 26 degrees Celsius. 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.[3]

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.[4]

Localities

Towns and Villages in Ukwa East:[5]

Ala-Ukwu

Azumini

Ibeme

Ikwueke

Ikwuo-Rieator

Ntigha-uzo

Obohia

Umuigbube-Achara

Umuihu-Eze 2

Ohuru

Ikwu-orie

Abayi

Akuma-Imo

References
  1. places (1970-01-01). "Towns & Villages in Ukwa East « Abia State « Nigeria". Towns & Villages. Retrieved 2023-08-21.
  2. "Post Offices- with map of LGA". NIPOST. Archived from the original on 2009-09-26. Retrieved 2009-10-20.
  3. "Ukwa East Local Government Area". www.manpower.com.ng. Retrieved 2023-08-21.
  4. "Ukwa East Postal Code | Post Code | Zip Code List". nigeriapostal.com. Retrieved 2023-08-21.
  5. "Ukwa East LGA". www.finelib.com. Retrieved 2023-08-21.

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