Akamkpa
LGA and town in Cross River State, Nigeria
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Akamkpa | |
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LGA and town | |
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| Country |  Nigeria |
| State | Cross River State |
| Government | |
| • Local Government Chairman | Hon. Felix Akposi [1] |
| Area | |
• Total | 5,003 km2 (1,932 sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (WAT) |
| Website | www |
Akamkpa is a Local Government Area of Cross River State, Nigeria. Its headquarters are in the town of Akamkpa.
It has an area of 5,003 square kilometres (1,932 mi2) and a population of 151,125 at the 2006 census.[2]
The postal code of the area is 542.[3]
Climate
Economy
Akamkpa Local Government Area is known for its agricultural background, hosting several major farms such as the Kwa Fall oil palm estate, Ayup Eku oil palm estate, the Crel Rubber estate, and the Calaro oil palm estate. The area also has crude oil resources, and many residents engage in fishing. In addition, Akamkpa is endowed with large granite deposits and is home to more than 30 quarry companies.[6]