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Ukwa East
Ukwa East is a Local Government Area located in Abia State, Nigeria. Its headquarters is in the town of Akwete. Ukwa East is bordered by Akwa Ibom State and Rivers States. It has an area of 280 km2 and a population of 58,865 at the 2006 census. It has 10 political wards recognised by the [[[State Independent Electoral Commission]]] (ABSIEC), a body that conducts national elections for Nigeria and 14 political wards recognised by the Abia State Independent Electoral Commission, a body that conducts elections for Abia State. Ukwa East shares Azumini border with Akwa Ibom State.[1] The postal code of the area is 452.[2] GeographyThe average temperature of Ukwa East LGA, which covers an area of 280 square kilometers, is 26 degrees Celsius. The well-known Azumini Blue River flows within the LGA's borders, and the region's typical wind speed is estimated to be 10 km/h.[3] EconomyLittle crude oil is found in the Ukwa East LGA. The LGA is well known for weaving the well-known Akwete Cloth. Aside from farming, trade, animal husbandry, fishing, and wood carving, Ukwa east LGA also engages in significant economic activities.[4] LocalitiesTowns and Villages in Ukwa East:[5] Ala-Ukwu Azumini Ibeme Ikwueke Ikwuo-Rieator Ntigha-uzo Obohia Umuigbube-Achara Umuihu-Eze 2 Ohuru Ikwu-orie Abayi Akuma-Imo References
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