Uyo
Capital city of Akwa Ibom, Nigeria From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Uyo is the capital city of Akwa Ibom, a state in South South Nigeria.[3][4]
Uyo | |
|---|---|
City | |
| Motto: Land of Promise | |
 Uyo | |
| Coordinates: 5°02′00″N 7°55′39″E | |
| Country | Nigeria |
| State | Akwa Ibom |
| Government | |
| • Type | State Capital |
| • Chairman | Dr. Uwemedimo Udo |
| Area | |
• City | 362 km2 (140 sq mi) |
| Population (2006 census)[1] | |
• City | 427,873 |
| • Density | 1,200/km2 (3,100/sq mi) |
| • Urban | 554,906 |
| GDP (PPP, 2015 int. Dollar) | |
| • Year | 2023 |
| • Total | $12.4 billion[2] |
| • Per capita | $9,300 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (WAT) |
| Area code | 085 |
| Vehicle registration | UYY |
| Climate | Am |
| Website | http://akwaibomstate.gov.ng |
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It became the capital on September 23, 1987 when Akwa Ibom was created from the former Cross River State.[5] According to the 2006 Nigerian Census, the population of Uyo (including Itu) is 427,873,[6] while the greater urban area, including Uruan, has a population of 554,906.[7] The population of Uyo is put at 1,393,000 as at 2024.[8]
Ibibio is the primary indigenous language.[9] The main campus of the University of Uyo is in Nwaniba, with satellites on Ikpa Road.[10]
Ibom Air has its head office in Uyo.
Education
Gov Umo Eno is raising the literacy rate of our people through the sustenance of free and compulsory education projects.[11]
There are also many public schools in Uyo, 244 primary schools, 7 secondary schools, 6 special education centres and 5 tertiary institution
Infrastructure
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Transportation
Airport
Victor Attah International Airport is located in the capital city of Akwa Ibom.[12]
Waste management
Due to Uyo's rapid urbanization and population growth, waste management in Uyo faces significant challenges in the twenty-first centuries. A 2024 study published in Scientific Reports concluded that the majority of Uyo residents engage in unsustainable waste disposal practices, including open dumping and burning of household waste.[13] The research identified that public awareness of proper waste management is limited, with the majority of respondents unaware of the implications of improper waste disposal. Additionally, while some residents rely on private waste collectors, many areas lack access to regular waste collection services, contributing to the accumulation of waste in unauthorized landfills across the city.[13]
Efforts by the Akwa Ibom State government to address these issues have included the engagement of registered private waste contractors and periodic sanitation exercises, but enforcement remains inconsistent. The study further emphasized that infrastructural deficits — such as the shortage of waste bins and inadequate transportation for collected waste — exacerbate the problem.[13] To improve waste management in Uyo, the researchers recommended increased public education, investment in waste collection infrastructure, and stronger policy enforcement to prevent the continued environmental and health risks posed by the current state of waste disposal in the city.[13]
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Climate
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With warm, cloudy wet seasons and hot, largely cloudy dry seasons, Uyo has a year-round oppressive environment with temperatures ranging from 69 °F to 87 °F.[14][15][16][17]
| Climate data for Uyo (1991–2020) | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °C (°F) | 38.1 (100.6) |
39.5 (103.1) |
38.5 (101.3) |
36.7 (98.1) |
36 (97) |
34.7 (94.5) |
35.3 (95.5) |
33.6 (92.5) |
39 (102) |
38 (100) |
36 (97) |
36.3 (97.3) |
39.5 (103.1) |
| Mean daily maximum °C (°F) | 33.3 (91.9) |
34.6 (94.3) |
33.5 (92.3) |
32.7 (90.9) |
31.9 (89.4) |
30.4 (86.7) |
29.1 (84.4) |
28.8 (83.8) |
29.6 (85.3) |
30.6 (87.1) |
31.7 (89.1) |
32.6 (90.7) |
31.6 (88.9) |
| Daily mean °C (°F) | 27.7 (81.9) |
29.2 (84.6) |
28.8 (83.8) |
28.3 (82.9) |
27.8 (82.0) |
26.8 (80.2) |
26.0 (78.8) |
25.8 (78.4) |
26.3 (79.3) |
26.8 (80.2) |
27.5 (81.5) |
27.6 (81.7) |
27.4 (81.3) |
| Mean daily minimum °C (°F) | 22.2 (72.0) |
23.8 (74.8) |
24.2 (75.6) |
24.0 (75.2) |
23.8 (74.8) |
23.3 (73.9) |
22.9 (73.2) |
22.9 (73.2) |
23.0 (73.4) |
23.1 (73.6) |
23.3 (73.9) |
22.6 (72.7) |
23.3 (73.9) |
| Record low °C (°F) | 15 (59) |
18 (64) |
20 (68) |
20.5 (68.9) |
20 (68) |
19 (66) |
19.5 (67.1) |
19 (66) |
19 (66) |
20 (68) |
20 (68) |
15 (59) |
15.0 (59.0) |
| Average precipitation mm (inches) | 15.2 (0.60) |
47.1 (1.85) |
124.5 (4.90) |
193.6 (7.62) |
279.1 (10.99) |
303.8 (11.96) |
395.2 (15.56) |
327.6 (12.90) |
318.9 (12.56) |
292.2 (11.50) |
127.4 (5.02) |
11.2 (0.44) |
2,435.8 (95.90) |
| Average precipitation days (≥ 1.0 mm) | 1.4 | 2.9 | 8.7 | 11.5 | 14.7 | 16.5 | 20.3 | 20.0 | 19.1 | 16.2 | 8.5 | 1.1 | 140.8 |
| Average relative humidity (%) | 77.9 | 80.8 | 86.2 | 88.1 | 89.2 | 90.6 | 90.9 | 90.8 | 91.2 | 90.8 | 87.8 | 80.3 | 87.1 |
| Source: NOAA[18] | |||||||||||||
Wind
The average wind vector in Uyo, which is greatly influenced by terrain and other local characteristics, is discussed in this section. August is the windiest month, with an average wind speed of 6.4 miles per hour. The windier season lasts 4.4 months. The more tranquil period lasts 7.6 months, with December having the lowest average speed of 4.0 miles per hour.[14][15][16]
Gallery
University of Uyo
See also
- Ibom Tropicana Entertainment Centre
- Chief Elijah Akpan Okon
References
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