Ukwa East

Ukwa East local government area is domiciled in Abia state, South-east geopolitical zone of Nigeria. The headquarters of the LGA are in the town of Akwete with the LGA sharing boundaries with parts of Akwa Ibom state. Towns and villages that constitute Ukwa East LGA include Obohia, Ohuru, Ikwuorie, Umuogazi, Ala Ukwu, Abayi, Ibeme, and Ohaobu. The estimated population of Ukwa east LGA is put at 163,501 inhabitants with the area primarily inhabited by members of the Igbo ethnic group. The Igbo language is commonly spoken in the LGA while the religions of Christianity and traditionalism are extensively practiced in the area. The notable landmarks in Ukwa East LGA include the Akwete Central Primary School and the Akwete Secondary Technical School.

GEOGRAPHY OF UKWA EAST

Ukwa East LGA has an average temperature of 26 degrees centigrade with the LGA sitting on a total area of 280 square kilometres. The LGA has the popular Azumini Blue River flowing through its territory while the average wind speed in the area is put at 10 km/h.

ECONOMY OF UKWA EAST

Ukwa east LGA has little deposits of Crude oil. The LGA is also very popular for the weaving of the popular Akwete Cloth. Other important economic activities that take place in Ukwa east LGA include farming, trade, animal rearing, fishing and wood carving.