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Akwa Ibom state

Akwa Ibom State Map - Local Government areas

  • Date Created May 17, 1994
  • Capital Mbak Atai Itam
  • LGA Chairman
  • Land Area 234.02 sq mi (606.10 km2)
  • Population
  • GDP

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History Of Itu

Itu Local Government Area is located in the South-South geopolitical zone of Nigeria. It is a Local Government Area situated within Akwa Ibom State. The Local Government Area covers a landmass of approximately 200 square kilometers.

It shares borders with Odukpani in Cross River State and Arochukwu in Abia State to the North and North-East. It is bordered in the West by Ibiono Ibom and Ikono Local Government Areas. To the South and Southeast, it is bordered by Uyo and Uruan Local Government Areas, respectively.

The estimated population of Itu LGA is reported to be 91,082 inhabitants.
The majority of the population in Itu belongs to the Ibibio ethnic group. The Ibibio language is widely spoken in the area.

Towns and villages that make up Itu Local Government Area include Oku, Obot Etim, Mbiabo, Ayadehe, Ibam, Ikot Ukono, Mkapna Uruk, and Ika Oku.

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