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Uruan | |
|---|---|
| Nickname: Uruan Inyang Atakpo Efik | |
  Uruan Location in Nigeria | |
| Coordinates: 5°02′0″N 8°03′0″E / 5.03333°N 8.05000°E | |
| Country |  Nigeria |
| State | Akwa Ibom State |
| Capital | Idu |
| Biggest Village | Ndon Ebom |
| Government | |
| • Type | Democracy |
| • Executive Chairman | Hon, Surv. Iniobong Ekpenyong |
| Area | |
| • Land | 173 sq mi (449 km2) |
| Population (2016) | |
| • Total | 164,000 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (WAT) |
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Uruan is a Local Government Area in Akwa Ibom State, located in southern Nigeria.[1][2][3][4][5][6][7][self-published source] The area was created in 1988 from Uyo Local Government Area. It covers an approximate land mass of 449 km2. Its population, according to the 2016 Census is 164,000.[8] Its capital city is Idu. [1][9]
Located in the rainforest belt, the area has extensive arable land, rich wildlife, raffia palm, and timber. The fertile coastal plains support cultivation of crops, such as cassava and maize.[10]
Uruan people speak the Uruan language.
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