Ukwa East
Ukwa East | |
|---|---|
 LGA location in Nigeria (highlighted in red) | |
| Country |  Nigeria |
| State | Abia State |
| Capital | Akwete |
| Area | |
| • Total | 110 sq mi (280 km2) |
| Population (2006) | |
| • Total | 58,865 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (WAT) |
Ukwa East is a Local Government Area of Abia State, Nigeria. Its headquarters are in the town of Akwete.
It has an area of 280 km² and a population of 58,865 at the 2006 census. It has 11 political wards recognised by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), a body that conducts national elections for Nigeria. Ukwa East shares Azumini border with Akwa Ibom State of Nigeria.
The postal code of the area is 452.[1]
References
- ^ "Post Offices- with map of LGA". NIPOST. Retrieved 2009-10-20.
Capital: Umuahia | ||
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