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'''Etinan''' is located within the south south part of [[Nigeria]] and constitutes one of the [[Local Government Areas of Nigeria|Local Government Areas]] in the oil rich [[Akwa Ibom State]]. Known for its agricultural and arts craft products, the area forms one of the most peaceful locations in the West African State of Nigeria.
'''Etinan''' is located within the south south part of [[Nigeria]] and constitutes one of the [[Local Government Areas of Nigeria|Local Government Areas]] in the oil rich [[Akwa Ibom State]]. Known for its agricultural and arts craft products, the area forms one of the most peaceful locations in the West African State of Nigeria.


Etinan is also home to the famous [[Peacock Paints]] [[Industries]] and [[NIFOR]], [[Akwa Ibom State]] [[Zonal Office]]
Etinan is also home to the famous Peacock Paints Industries and NIFOR zonal office.


Within Etinan LGA, is the village of Ikot Itina where the prominent entrepreneur John Dickson Uwak is from, Mbioto hometown of the former Akwa Ibom state governor [[Obong Akpan Isemin]] and the village of [[Ikot Udo Abia]], which was part of the route of the [[African slave trade]].
Within Etinan LGA, is the village of Mbioto, hometown of the former Akwa Ibom state governor [[Obong Akpan Isemin]] and the village of [[Ikot Udo Abia]], which was part of the route of the [[African slave trade]].


==Historical Background==
==Historical Background==
Following the recommendations of the Akilu commission of Inquiry into the administrative structure of the then South Eastern State, Etinan Local Government was created in 1976 out of the former Uyo Division with Etinan as its headquarters.
Following the recommendations of
the Akilu commission of Inquiry into
the administrative structure of the
then South Eastern State, Etinan
Local Government was created in
1976 out of the former Uyo Division
with Etinan as its headquarters.


==People & Culture==
==People & Culture==
The area is mainly inhabited by the Iman Ibom people who are characteristically dynamic, imaginative, industrious and intelligent. They generally speak [[Ibibio language]] and have a rich cultural heritage. Some of the cultural societies found here are [[Ekpo Masquerades|Ekpo]], Ekong, Ebre and Idiong. A greater percentage of the people are Christians although some forms of African traditional religion are practiced by few people. Their culture is reflected and displayed through dances, arts, and crafts. The main occupation of the people centres around farming and petty trading. Crops cultivated include yams, cassava, cocoyam and maize. Small scale manufacturing is also carried out by the people. A number of the people also engage in [[Palm wine|palm-wine]] tapping, crafts-making, wood-carving, sculpture and baking.
The area is mainly inhabited by the
Iman Ibom people who are
characteristically dynamic,
imaginative, industrious and
intelligent. They generally speak
Ibibio language and have a rich
cultural heritage. Some of the
cultural societies found here are
Ekpo, Ekong, Ebre and Idiong. A
greater percentage of the people are
Christians although some forms of
African traditional religion are
practiced by few people. Their
culture is reflected and displayed
through dances, arts, and crafts.
The main occupation of the people
centres around farming and petty
trading. Crops cultivated include
yams, cassava, cocoyam and maize.
Small scale manufacturing is also
carried out by the people. A number
of the people also engage in wine
tapping, crafts-making, wood-carving,
sculpture and baking.


==Geographical Location & Climate==
==Geographical Location & Climate==
Etinan Local Government Area is located on latitude 05001’N and longitude 07054’E. It is 26 kilometres south of [[Uyo]], the [[Akwa Ibom State]] capital and 24 kilometres north of [[Eket]]. It shares common boundaries with [[Onna]], [[Nsit Ibom]], [[Mkpat-Enin|Mkpat Enin]], [[Abak]] and [[Uyo]] Local Government Areas. The entire local government area lies in the tropical rainforest belt and has two distinct seasons – the rainy season and the dry season. The vegetation is evergreen.
Etinan Local Government Area is
located on latitude 05001’N and
longitude 07054’E. It is 26 kilometres
South of Uyo, the Akwa Ibom State
capital and 24 kilometres North of
Eket. It shares common boundaries
with Onna, Nsit Ibom, Mkpat Enin,
Abak and Uyo Local Government
Areas.
The entire local government area lies
in the tropical rain forest belt and
has two distinct seasons – the rainy
season and the dry season. The
vegetation is evergreen.


==Natural Resources==
==Natural Resources==
Large deposits of mineral resources
Large deposits of mineral resources such as clay, glass, sand and sharp sand. Agricultural resources include palm produce, cassava and yam.
such as clay, glass, sand and sharp
sand. Agricultural resources include
palm produce, cassava and yam.


==Commerce==
==Commerce==
Just go on in small petty trading. one of the most famous market is the udwa etinan which is in the capital of the l.g.a, alongside with other insignificant markets.
One of the most famous market is the udua etinan which is in the capital of the Etinan, alongside with other insignificant markets.


==Population==
==Population==
{| class="wikitable"
Males Females TOTAL:
|+Population Figures
89,907 79,377 169,284
!Male
according to 2006 National Census
!Female

|-
{{LGAs and communities of Akwa Ibom State}}
|85, 760
|83,164
|-
|'''Total'''
|168,924
|-
|
|
|}
According to the National Population Commission of Nigeria in 2006.{{LGAs and communities of Akwa Ibom State}}


[[Category:Local Government Areas in Akwa Ibom State]]
[[Category:Local Government Areas in Akwa Ibom State]]

Revision as of 15:16, 6 March 2018

Etinan
Local Government Area (L.G.A)
Etinan is located in Nigeria
Etinan
Etinan
Location in Nigeria
Coordinates: 4°51′0″N 7°50′0″E / 4.85000°N 7.83333°E / 4.85000; 7.83333
Country Nigeria
StateAkwa-Ibom State
Government
 • ChairmanHon. Cletus Ekpo
Time zoneUTC+1 (WAT)

Etinan is located within the south south part of Nigeria and constitutes one of the Local Government Areas in the oil rich Akwa Ibom State. Known for its agricultural and arts craft products, the area forms one of the most peaceful locations in the West African State of Nigeria.

Etinan is also home to the famous Peacock Paints Industries and NIFOR zonal office.

Within Etinan LGA, is the village of Mbioto, hometown of the former Akwa Ibom state governor Obong Akpan Isemin and the village of Ikot Udo Abia, which was part of the route of the African slave trade.

Historical Background

Following the recommendations of the Akilu commission of Inquiry into the administrative structure of the then South Eastern State, Etinan Local Government was created in 1976 out of the former Uyo Division with Etinan as its headquarters.

People & Culture

The area is mainly inhabited by the Iman Ibom people who are characteristically dynamic, imaginative, industrious and intelligent. They generally speak Ibibio language and have a rich cultural heritage. Some of the cultural societies found here are Ekpo, Ekong, Ebre and Idiong. A greater percentage of the people are Christians although some forms of African traditional religion are practiced by few people. Their culture is reflected and displayed through dances, arts, and crafts. The main occupation of the people centres around farming and petty trading. Crops cultivated include yams, cassava, cocoyam and maize. Small scale manufacturing is also carried out by the people. A number of the people also engage in palm-wine tapping, crafts-making, wood-carving, sculpture and baking.

Geographical Location & Climate

Etinan Local Government Area is located on latitude 05001’N and longitude 07054’E. It is 26 kilometres south of Uyo, the Akwa Ibom State capital and 24 kilometres north of Eket. It shares common boundaries with Onna, Nsit Ibom, Mkpat Enin, Abak and Uyo Local Government Areas. The entire local government area lies in the tropical rainforest belt and has two distinct seasons – the rainy season and the dry season. The vegetation is evergreen.

Natural Resources

Large deposits of mineral resources such as clay, glass, sand and sharp sand. Agricultural resources include palm produce, cassava and yam.

Commerce

One of the most famous market is the udua etinan which is in the capital of the Etinan, alongside with other insignificant markets.

Population

Population Figures
Male Female
85, 760 83,164
Total 168,924

According to the National Population Commission of Nigeria in 2006.

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