Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria · Africa
Abak sits on the route: 20 minutes from Etinan.
Abak is a town located in Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria. With a population of 12,562, it is an important destination in Africa.
On a road trip, Abak sits in Nigeria. It's in the Africa/Lagos time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Abak to your route.
Abak is a town and Local Government Area in Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria. The LGA was previously part of Cross River State. It was later subdivided into other local government areas such as Oruk Anam, Etim Ekpo, Ukanafun and Ika. Notable tribes include the Annang. Abak consists of five clans: Abak Urban, Afaha Obong,Read more
Ediene, Midim and Otoro. The major economic activities of the people of this area before and after the Nigerian Civil War was palm produce exported through the river port at Ekpene Okpo, Ntak Ibesit, a distance of about 8 km from Abak town. Abak town, the local government headquarters is located about 18 kilometres from Uyo, the State capital. It has a landmass of 304 square kilometers. Abak to say the least, is the shadow of its former self due to politically motivated neglect by successive governments in Akwa Ibom state. Abak was the economic hub of the former Southeastern Nigeria before the civil war. The Nigerian Army barrack that is popularly known as Ibagwa Barrack is located or can be found in Abak. The Ime Umana Campus of the University of Uyo which accommodates the Pre-Degree, JUPEB and other special courses, is located in Ediene-Abak, Abak
The major economic activities of the people are palm production. Before the civil war, Abak Division was the major producer of palm oil and kernel exported through river ports at Ntak Ibesit and Ikot Okoro. Abak has natural resources which include, rich mineral deposits such as sand, gravel, clay, salt and crude oil (corked). It is situated in the tropical rain forest that supplies abundant palm produce, cassava and various vegetables.
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Abak is located in Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria, Africa. The coordinates are 4.9824 latitude, 7.7892 longitude.
Abak has a population of approximately 12,562 people, making it a town in Nigeria.
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