Uruan

Uruan is a Local Government Area (LGA) in Akwa Ibom State, located in southern Nigeria. It was created in 1988 from Uyo Local Government Area and covers an approximate land mass of 449 km2. According to the 2016 census, the population of Uruan is estimated at 164,000. The administrative headquarters is located in Idu.

Key facts

Settlement.official_name: Uruan
Settlement.nickname: Uruan Inyang Atakpo Efik
Settlement.settlement_type: LGA
Settlement.pushpin_map: Nigeria
Settlement.pushpin_mapsize: 250
Settlement.pushpin_map_caption: Location in Nigeria
Settlement.subdivision_type: Country
Settlement.subdivision_type1: State
Settlement.subdivision_name1: Akwa Ibom State
Settlement.subdivision_type2: Capital
Settlement.subdivision_name2: Idu
Settlement.subdivision_type3: Biggest Village
Settlement.subdivision_name3: Ndon Ebom
Settlement.government_type: Democracy
Settlement.leader_title: Executive Chairman
Settlement.leader_name: Hon, Surv. Iniobong Ekpenyong
Settlement.established_date: 1988
Settlement.unit_pref: Imperial

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Wikidata facts

Population: 118300

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Uruan is situated within the rainforest belt of southern Nigeria; which has extensive arable land, abundant wildlife, raffia palms, and timber resources. The fertile coastal plains of the area support the cultivation of various crops, including cassava and maize.