Obot-Akara
LGA in Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria
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Obot-Akara is in the south of Nigeria and is a Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State whose headquarters is located at Nto Edino.
Obot-Akara | |
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 Interactive map of Obot-Akara | |
  Obot-Akara Location in Nigeria | |
| Coordinates: 5°16′0″N 7°36′0″E | |
| Country |  Nigeria |
| State | Akwa Ibom State |
| Headquarter | Nto Edino |
| Local Government Area | Obot Akara |
| Government | |
| • Executive Chairman | Hon. Lady Agnes Udoenwenwen |
| Area | |
| • Land | 92 sq mi (237 km2) |
| Population (2006) | |
• Total | 148,281 |
| • Density | 1,620/sq mi (626/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (WAT) |
It is inhabited by the Anaangs ethnic group. It shares borders with Ikwuano.[1]
Political Wards
| Wards | Ward Centers |
|---|---|
| Ikot Abia 1 | St. Theresa’s Primary School, Ikot Ukpong |
| Ikot Abia 2 | Primary School, Nto Eton |
| Ikot Abia 3 | Primary School, Obon Ukwa |
| Obot Akara 1 | Comprehensive High School, Ikpe Mbak Eyop 1 |
| Obot Akara 2 | Village Hall, Ikpe Usung Ita |
| Obot Akara 3 | Methodist Secondary School, Nto Ndang |
| Obot Akara 4 | St. Columbanus Secondary School, Ikwen |
| Nto Edino 1 | Q.I.C Primary School, Nto Ide Anwa Effiat |
| Nto Edino 2 | Government School, Ibong Otoro |
| Nto Edino 3 | St. Andrew’s Primary School, Nto Edino Obot Idim |
| Nto Edino 4 | Community School, Ikot Ukana |
