Uyo Postal Codes — Akwa Ibom (Akwa Ibom)

Uyo Geography

Uyo local government is the capital city of Akwa Ibom in South-South Nigeria. Uyo local government has a Latitude and longitude coordinates of 5.038963, 7.909470. Uyo local government is known as the capital of Akwa Ibom and it is also the second-largest oil-producing state in the country and situated in the southeastern of Nigeria. The local government is a popular recreation center and has a total area of 140sq miles. Ibibio is the major language spoken in Uyo.  A collecting station for kernels and palm oil, the local government is also a local trade center (palm produce, yams, cassava [manioc]) for an area inhabited mainly by the people of Ibibio. The town also has a textile mill and a brewery. The University of Uyo was created in the local government in 1991.

It became the capital on September 23, 1987, when Akwa Ibom was created from the former Cross River State.

Uyo History

Uyo, the capital city of Akwa Ibom state in South-South Nigeria speaks Ibibio as their major spoken language. Uyo local government became the capital on September 23, 1987, when Akwa Ibom was made from the former Cross River State. According to the 2006 Nigerian Census, the population of Uyo (including Itu) is less, compared to the greater urban area, including Uruan. The main campus of the University of Uyo is located at Nwaniba, with satellites on Ikpa Road.

Uyo Economy

Uyo is known as the capital of Akwa Ibom which is also the second-largest oil-producing state in the country and is situated in the southeastern Nigeria. The people mainly speak the Ibibio language which is the native language of the people living in Akwa Ibom State.

Uyo local government lacks modern rail infrastructure as it is common with most new post-colonial towns in Nigeria. Buses, Taxis, and Tricycles are the major means of transportation.