Oruk Anam is a
Local Government Area
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located in
Akwa Ibom State
Akwa Ibom is a States of Nigeria, state in the South South, South-South geopolitical zone of Nigeria. It borders Cross River State to the east, Rivers State and Abia State to the west and north-west, and the Atlantic Ocean to the south. The state ...
of
Nigeria
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. The indigenous population is largely made up of
Annang people, one of the minority tribes in Southeast Nigeria.
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.
It consists of two major political units, namely, the
Oruk zone, 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.
Anam zone used to be Anam Local Government Area with headquarters at
Ikot Akpan Essien. Anam was called Anam or Annang County
Council
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in the former Opobo Division.
In 1989, the two Local Government Areas were merged into one.
It shares boundaries with
Ikot-Abasi
Ikot Abasi is located in the south west corner of Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria. It is bounded by Oruk Anam Local Government Area in the north, Mkpat Enin and Eastern Obolo Local Government Areas in the east and the Atlantic Ocean in the south. The Im ...
/
Mkpat-Enin
Mkpat-Enin is located in the South South region of Nigeria and is a town and a Local Government Area (LGA) of Akwa Ibom State. It sits at an altitude of approximately above sea level.
Mkpat Enin LGA has an area of and it's the second largest lo ...
(
Ibibio speakers) to the south/east and
Ukanafun (Anaang speakers) to the west. According to the 2006 census, its population was 172,000.
Its inhabitants are mostly farmers, craftsmen,d and civil servants. The area is a major gateway to
Port Harcourt
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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:
See also
*
Ekpo Annang
References
Local Government Areas in Akwa Ibom State
1989 establishments in Nigeria
Towns in Oruk Anam
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