Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria · Africa
436,606
Population
Africa
Continent
Lagos
Timezone
NG
Country Code
Uyo is the capital of Akwa Ibom state located in South South, Nigeria. It became the capital on September 23, 1987 when Akwa Ibom was created from the former Cross River State. According to the 2006 Nigerian Census, the population of Uyo (including Itu) is 427,873, while the greater urban area, including Uruan, has a population of 554,906. The population of Uyo is put at 1,393,000 as at 2024. Ibibio is the primary indigenous language. The main campus of the University of Uyo is in Nwaniba, with...
Coordinates
5.0513°, 7.9335°
Region/State
Akwa Ibom State
District
Uyo
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Country
Nigeria
Region
Akwa Ibom State
Timezone
Africa/Lagos
Population
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