Akamkpa
Akamkpa | |
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LGA and town | |
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 Interactive map of Akamkpa | |
| Country |  Nigeria |
| State | Cross River State |
| Government | |
| • Local Government Chairman | Hon. Felix Akposi [1] |
| Area | |
• Total | 5,003 km2 (1,932 sq mi) |
| Population (2006) | |
• Total | 151,125 |
| • Density | 30.21/km2 (78.24/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (WAT) |
| Postal code | 542 |
| Website | www |
Akamkpa (ⓘ) is a town and local government area of Cross River State, Nigeria.
It has an area of 5,003 square kilometres (1,932 mi2) and a population of 151,125 at the 2006 census.[2]
The postal code of the area is 542.[3]
Climate
[edit]In Akamkpa, the dry season is hot, humid, and usually cloudy, while the wet season is warm, stuffy, and overcast. Throughout the year, the average temperature fluctuates between 20 °C (68 °F) to 31 °C (88 °F); it is rarely lower or higher than 16 °C (61 °F) or 33 °C (91 °F).[4][5]
Economy
[edit]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.[6]
References
[edit]- ^ "Full List of Newly Elected Local Government Chairmen in Cross River". Retrieved 28 January 2025.
- ^ "State Population, 2006 - Nigeria Data Portal". nigeria.opendataforafrica.org. Retrieved 18 December 2021.
- ^ "Post Offices- with map of LGA". NIPOST. Archived from the original on 7 October 2009. Retrieved 20 October 2009.
- ^ "Akamkpa Climate, Weather By Month, Average Temperature (Nigeria) - Weather Spark". weatherspark.com. Retrieved 27 November 2025.
- ^ "10-day weather forecast for Akamkpa, Cross River 54, Nigeria - The Weather Channel | weather.com". The Weather Channel. Retrieved 27 November 2025.
- ^ "Akamkpa Local Government Area". www.manpower.com.ng. Retrieved 27 November 2025.
