5°18′N 8°18′E / 5.3°N 8.3°E / 5.3; 8.3
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 | 1,932 sq mi (5,003 km2) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (WAT) |
| Website | www.crossriverhub.ng/akamkpa |
Akamkpa is a Local Government Area of Cross River State, Nigeria. Its headquarters are in the town of Akamkpa.
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
In Akamkpa, the dry season is hot, humid, and usually cloudy, while the wet season is warm, stuffy, and overcast. The average annual temperature fluctuates between 69°F and 87°F; it is rarely lower or higher than 63°F or 91°F.[4][5]
Economy
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
- ^ "Full List of Newly Elected Local Government Chairmen in Cross River". Retrieved 2025-01-28.
- ^ "State Population, 2006 - Nigeria Data Portal". nigeria.opendataforafrica.org. Retrieved 2021-12-18.
- ^ "Post Offices- with map of LGA". NIPOST. Archived from the original on 7 October 2009. Retrieved 2009-10-20.
- ^ "Akamkpa Climate, Weather By Month, Average Temperature (Nigeria) - Weather Spark". weatherspark.com. Retrieved 2025-11-27.
- ^ "10-day weather forecast for Akamkpa, Cross River 54, Nigeria - The Weather Channel | weather.com". The Weather Channel. Retrieved 2025-11-27.
- ^ "Akamkpa Local Government Area". www.manpower.com.ng. Retrieved 2025-11-27.
