Uyo

Uyo is the state capital of Akwa Ibom, in South South Nigeria. The city became the capital of the state on September 23, 1987 following the creation of Akwa Ibom State from erstwhile Cross River State. The University of Uyo Main campus is located at Nwaniba, While the Town campus and Annex campus are located along Ikpa road. The population of Uyo, according to the 2006 Nigerian Census which comprises Uyo and Itu, is 427,873.[2] while the urban area, including Uruan, is 554,906.[3] with Ibibio language as its major indigenous language

Uyo
City
Motto(s):  Land of Promise
Uyo
Coordinates: 5°2′N 7°55′E
Country	Nigeria
State	Akwa Ibom
Government
• Type	State Capital Territory
• Chairman	Elder Imoh Okon
Area
• City	362 km^2 (140 sq mi)
Population  (2006 census)[1]
• City	427,873
• Density	1,200/km^2 (3,100/sq mi)
• Urban	554,906
Time zone	UTC+1 (WAT)
Area code(s)	085
Vehicle registration	UYY
Climate	Am
Website	http://akwaibomstate.gov.ng

See also

• Roman Catholic Diocese of Uyo
• Ibom Tropicana Entertainment Centre
• Chief Elijah Akpan Okon
• Railway stations in Nigeria
• Uyo church collapse
• University of Uyo

References

1. Summing the 2 LGAs Uyo and Itu LGA's as per:
   Federal Republic of Nigeria Official Gazette (15 May 2007). "Legal Notice on Publication of the Details of the Breakdown of the National and State Provisional Totals 2006 Census" (PDF). Retrieved 2007-05-19.
2. Summing the 2 LGAs Uyo and Itu LGA's as per:
   Federal Republic of Nigeria Official Gazette (15 May 2007). "Legal Notice on Publication of the Details of the Breakdown of the National and State Provisional Totals 2006 Census" (PDF). Retrieved 2007-05-19.
3. Summing the 2 LGAs Uyo and Itu LGA's as per:
   Federal Republic of Nigeria Official Gazette (15 May 2007). "Legal Notice on Publication of the Details of the Breakdown of the National and State Provisional Totals 2006 Census" (PDF). Retrieved 2007-05-19.