Ukanafun

Ukanafun
LGA
Interactive map of Ukanafun
Ukanafun Location in Nigeria
Coordinates: 4°54′0″N7°36′0″E / 4.90000°N 7.60000°E / 4.90000; 7.60000
Country	Nigeria
State	Akwa Ibom State
Government
• Chairman	Israel Demas Ideh
Area
• Total	89.6 sq mi (232.0 km2)
Population  (2022) [1]
• Total	160,100
• Density	1,787/sq mi (690.1/km2)
Time zone	UTC+1 (WAT)

Ukanafun is a Local Government Area located in the South South of Nigeria in Akwa Ibom State.

History of Ukanafun

The original name of the present day Ukanafun was Akan Afono which the colonia masters could not pronounce and thereby replaced it by Ukanafun.

Economy

Numerous individuals of Ukanafun LGA participate in exchange and trade, wood cutting, and specialty crafts and artisan products. ^[2]

References

1. "Akwa Ibom State: Subdivisions". www.citypopulation.de. Retrieved 2024-02-05.
2. "Ukanafun Local Government Area". www.manpower.com.ng. Retrieved 2022-03-19.