Mbo Postal Codes — Akwa Ibom (Akwa Ibom)

Geography of Mbo City

Mbo local government area covers a total area of about 365 square kilometers and has an average temperature of 25°C. The local government consists of large forest reserves and also has an average humidity level of about 80%. Mbo local government is a host to several rivers and streams with an average wind speed of 11 km/h. The local government area is bounded on the North axis by Urue-Offong/Oruko Local Government Area, also in the South axis by the Atlantic Ocean and Cameroon, on the East by Udung Uko LGA and on the West by Esit Eket and Ibeno LGA.

History of Mbo City

Mbo local government is one of the five Oron people local government areas in Akwa Ibom State. Mbo local government is made up of clans (where some of the clans are now known as districts) which are Effiat, Afaha Ukwong (now known as Nkwong District), Ikpa Ibom, Ibiaku, Afaha Okpo Clan, Ikpo Ikono, Atanuk, and Ekpuk.

Economy of Mbo City

Mbo local government is made up of people that are friendly and also busy with greater influxes of non-indigenous and one of their occupations is Marine-based, comprising of fishing, marine transportation and they also do subsistent farming. Fishing is an important economic activity in Mbo local government with the area’s rivers and tributaries is very rich in seafood. The local government is also blessed with fertile soil and is a hub for the cultivation of a number of crops such as cassava, vegetables, plantain, and a variety of fruits. Other important economic engagements that the people of Mbo undertake include crafts making, trade, and the construction of canoes and fishing nets.

Natural Resources in Mbo local government includes Forest resources such as vegetables, timber, and fruits Mineral deposits such as salt, gravel , clay, fine sand, and crude oil which is found onshore and offshore is also very much available in large quantity.