Uyo | |
|---|---|
City | |
| Motto(s): Land of Promise | |
)  Uyo | |
| Coordinates: 5°2′N 7°55′E / 5.033°N 7.917°E | |
| Country |  Nigeria |
| State | Akwa Ibom |
| Government | |
| • Type | State Capital Territory |
| • Chairman | Dr. Uwemedimo Udo |
| Area | |
| • City | 362 km2 (140 sq mi) |
| Population (2006 census)[1] | |
| • City | 427,873 |
| • Density | 1,200/km2 (3,100/sq mi) |
| • Urban | 554,906 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (WAT) |
| Area code(s) | 085 |
| Vehicle registration | UYY |
| Climate | Am |
| Website | http://akwaibomstate.gov.ng |
Uyo is the state capital of Akwa Ibom, 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,[2] while the greater urban area, including Uruan, has a population of 554,906.[3]
Ibibio is the primary indigenous language. The main campus of the University of Uyo is in Nwaniba, with satellites on Ikpa Road.
See also
- Roman Catholic Diocese of Uyo
- Ibom Tropicana Entertainment Centre
- Chief Elijah Akpan Okon
- Railway stations in Nigeria
- Uyo church collapse
- University of Uyo
References
- ^ Summing the 2 LGAs Uyo and Itu LGA's as per:
Federal Republic of Nigeria Official Gazette (15 May 2007). "Legal Notice on Publication of the Details of the Breakdown of the National and State Provisional Totals 2006 Census" (PDF). Retrieved 2007-05-19. - ^ Summing the 2 LGAs Uyo and Itu LGA's as per:
Federal Republic of Nigeria Official Gazette (15 May 2007). "Legal Notice on Publication of the Details of the Breakdown of the National and State Provisional Totals 2006 Census" (PDF). Retrieved 2007-05-19. - ^ Summing the 2 LGAs Uyo and Itu LGA's as per:
Federal Republic of Nigeria Official Gazette (15 May 2007). "Legal Notice on Publication of the Details of the Breakdown of the National and State Provisional Totals 2006 Census" (PDF). Retrieved 2007-05-19.