Uruan
Uruan is a Local Government Area in Akwa Ibom State, south of Nigeria.
Uruan | |
|---|---|
| Nickname: Uruan Inyang Atakpo Efik | |
Uruan Location in Nigeria | |
| Coordinates: 5°02′0″N 8°03′0″E | |
| Country | Nigeria |
| State | Akwa Ibom State |
| Capital | Idu |
| Biggest Village | Ndon Ebom |
| Government | |
| • Type | Democracy |
| • Executive Chairman | Hon, Surv. Iniobong Ekpenyong |
| Area | |
| • Land | 173 sq mi (449 km2) |
| Population (2016) | |
| • Total | 164,000 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (WAT) |
Uruan Local Government Area was created in 1988 from the Uyo Local Government Area. It covers an approximate land mass of 449 km2. Its population, according to the 2016 Census is 164,000.
The Capital City of Uruan Local Government is Idu [
The area lies in the rain forest belt with extensive arable land and the region abounds with the wildlife, raffia palm and timber. The rich coastal plains support the cultivation of crops such as cassava and maize.
Uruan people speak the Uruan language.
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