Oruk Anam

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Oruk Anam
LGA
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Oruk Anam
Location in Nigeria
Coordinates: 4°49′0″N7°39′0″E / 4.81667°N 7.65000°E / 4.81667; 7.65000
CountryFlag of Nigeria.svg Nigeria
State Akwa Ibom State
Capital Ikot Ibritam
Government
 • ChairmanRt Hon Elder Sunday Festus Akpan
Area
 • Total
210.0 sq mi (543.9 km2)
Population
 (2022) [1]
 • Total
219,300
 • Density1,044/sq mi (403.2/km2)
Time zone UTC+1 (WAT)
Oruk Anam

Oruk Anam is a Local Government Area located in Akwa Ibom State of Nigeria. The indigenous population is largely made up of Annang people, one of the minority tribes in Southeast Nigeria.

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It may be ranked as the largest LGA in Akwa-Ibom due to its land popularity. Its headquarters are located in the town of Ikot Ibritam. It is one of the eight Annang-speaking LGAs. [2]

It consists of two major political units, namely, the Oruk zone The and the Anam zone. Oruk zone used to be a Local Government Area with headquarters at Urua anwa. Oruk zone was known as Southern Annang County Council of the former Abak Division. [3]

Anam zone used to be Anam Local Government Area with headquarters at Ikot Akpan Essien. Anam was called the Anam or Annang County Council in the former Opobo Division.

In 1989, the two Local Government Areas were merged into one. [4]

It shares boundaries with Ikot-Abasi/Mkpat-Enin (Ibibio speakers) to the south/east and Ukanafun (Anaang speakers) to the west. According to the 2006 census, its population was 172,000. [5]

Its inhabitants are mostly farmers, craftsmen and civil servants. The area is a major gateway to Port Harcourt and Aba. There is much commercial activity along the major road points such as the town of Ekparakwa. Government institutions are located here, such as the general hospital in Ikot Okoro, police stations, and schools. The Akwa Ibom State University (AKSU) has a campus in Obio Akpa.

Major towns

The major towns in Oruk Anam are:

Administrative Areas

The nine clans in Oruk Anam [2] :

Political Wards

WardsWard Centers
Ekparakwa Primary School, Ekparakwa
Ikot Ibritam 1Primary School, Ikot Ibritam
Ikot Ibritam 2Community Secondary School, Nung Ita
Ndot/Ikot Okoro 1Primary School, Inen Abasi Attai
Ndot/Ikot Okoro 2Secondary School, Mbiakot
Ndot/Ikot Okoro 3Primary School, Obio Ndot II
Ndot/Ikot Okoro 4Primary School, Ntak Obio Akpa
Ndot/Ikot Okoro 5Village Hall, Obio Akpa
IbesitPrimary School, Ikot Afang
Ibesit/Nung Ikot 1Secondary School, Ibesit
Ibesit/Nung Ikot 2Primary School, Nung Ikot Udo Offiong
Abak Midim 1Primary School, Ikot Ukpong Eren
Abak Midim 2Primary School, Ikot Akpan Essien
Abak Midim 3Primary School, Ikot Esenam
Abak Midim 4Primary School, Ikot Inuen
Abak Midim 5Primary School, Ikot Osute

[6]

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Akwa Ibom State: Subdivisions". www.citypopulation.de. Retrieved 2024-02-05.
  2. 1 2 Mfonobong, Daniel (2020-06-27). "Akwa Ibom State: List of Local Government Areas & Towns". Nigerian Infopedia. Archived from the original on 2021-10-23. Retrieved 2021-09-12.
  3. ↑ 2006 Population Census (PDF). The National Bureau of Statistics of Nigeria. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2007-07-04. Retrieved 2009-02-26.
  4. ↑ "Map - Oruk Anam - MAP[N]ALL.COM". www.mapnall.com. Retrieved 2021-09-12.
  5. ↑ "2006 Population Census" (PDF). The National Bureau of Statistics of Nigeria. Archived from the original (PDF) on February 25, 2009. Retrieved 2009-02-26.
  6. ↑ Akwa Ibom State Independent Electoral Commission (2015). Political Wards In Akwa Ibom State. AKISIEC.


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