Ukwa East
LGA in Abia State, Nigeria
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Ukwa East ⓘ is a Local Government Area located in Abia State, Nigeria. Its headquarters is in the town of Akwete. Ukwa East is bordered by Akwa Ibom State and Rivers States.
Ukwa East
Eastern Oil Land | |
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 Interactive map of Ukwa East | |
| Country |  Nigeria |
| State | Abia State |
| Capital | Akwete |
| Government | |
| • Local Government Chairman | Hon Chibunna Akara(from Ohuru Ndoki) |
| • Local Government Deputy Chairman | Dr Thelma Ekeke |
| Area | |
• Total | 280 km2 (110 sq mi) |
| Population (2006) | |
• Total | 58,139[1] |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (WAT) |
| Secretary to the Local Government | Pst Iheanyi Adindu |
It has an area of 280 km2 and a population of 58,865 at the 2006 census. It has 10 political wards recognised by the Abia State Independent Electoral Commission (ABSIEC), a body that conducts national elections for Nigeria and 14 political wards recognised by the Abia State Independent Electoral Commission, a body that conducts elections for Abia State. Ukwa East shares Azumini border with Akwa Ibom State.[2]
The postal code of the area is 452.[3]
Geography
The average temperature of Ukwa East LGA, which covers an area of 280 square kilometers or 110 square miles, is 26 degrees Celsius or 80 degrees Fahrenheit. The well-known Azumini Blue River flows within the LGA's borders, and the region's typical wind speed is estimated to be 10 km/h or 6 mph.[4]
Economy
Localities
Towns and Villages in Ukwa East:[6]
- Ala-Ukwu
- Azumini
- Ibeme
- Ikwueke
- Ikwuo-Rieator
- Ntigha-uzo
- Obohia
- Umuigbube-Achara
- Umuihu-Eze 2
- Ohuru
- Ikwu-orie
- Abayi
- Akuma-Imo
