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 Eastern Oil Land | |
|---|---|
 LGA location in Nigeria (highlighted in red) | |
| Country |  Nigeria |
| State | Abia State |
| Capital | Akwete |
| Government | |
| • Local Government Chairman | Chuks Wabara |
| • Local Government Deputy Chairman | Eric Ugbor |
| Area | |
| • Total | 110 sq mi (280 km2) |
| Population (2006) | |
| • Total | 83,865 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (WAT) |
| Secretary to the Local Government | Emmanuel Shebbs |
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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
4°53′14″N 7°21′26″E / 4.8872°N 7.3572°E