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Akamkpa

FieldValue
official_nameAkamkpa
settlement_typeLGA and town
image_skylineAkamkpa Local Government HeadQuarters.jpg
subdivision_typeCountry
subdivision_nameNigeria
subdivision_type1State
subdivision_name1Cross River State
leader_titleLocal Government Chairman
leader_nameHon. Felix Akposi
unit_prefImperial
area_total_km25003
population_as_of2006
timezoneWAT
utc_offset+1
website

Akamkpa is a Local Government Area of Cross River State, Nigeria. Its headquarters are in the town of Akamkpa.

It has an area of 5003 km2 and a population of 151,125 at the 2006 census.

The postal code of the area is 542.

Climate

In Akamkpa, the dry season is hot, humid, and usually cloudy, while the wet season is warm, stuffy, and overcast.  The average annual temperature fluctuates between 69°F and 87°F; it is rarely lower or higher than 63°F or 91°F.

Economy

Akamkpa Local Government Area is known for its agricultural background, hosting several major farms such as the Kwa Fall oil palm estate, Ayup Eku oil palm estate, the Crel Rubber estate, and the Calaro oil palm estate. The area also has crude oil resources, and many residents engage in fishing. In addition, Akamkpa is endowed with large granite deposits and is home to more than 30 quarry companies.

References

References

  1. "Full List of Newly Elected Local Government Chairmen in Cross River".
  2. "State Population, 2006 - Nigeria Data Portal".
  3. "Post Offices- with map of LGA". NIPOST.
  4. "Akamkpa Climate, Weather By Month, Average Temperature (Nigeria) - Weather Spark".
  5. "10-day weather forecast for Akamkpa, Cross River 54, Nigeria - The Weather Channel {{!}} weather.com".
  6. "Akamkpa Local Government Area".
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