Yakurr is a Local Government Area of Cross River State, Nigeria. Its capital is the town of Ugep. The local government area (LGA) was carved out of Obubra local government in 1987.
Yakurr | |
|---|---|
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| Country |  Nigeria |
| State | Cross River State |
| Government | |
| • Local Government Chairman | Ofem Ebri Obeten |
| Area | |
| • Total | 260 sq mi (670 km2) |
| Population (2006) | |
| • Total | 196,450 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (WAT) |
| Website | www |
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Yakurr has an area of 670 km2 and a population of 196,450 at the 2006 census. The postal code of the area is 543.[1]
Major settlements in the local government area include: Ugep, Mkpani, Idomi, Ekori, Inyima, Nko, Assiga, Agoi Ibami, Agoi Ekpo, and Agoi Efreke.[2]
Notable people
- Okoi Arikpo, first Nigerian minister for foreign affairs
- Usani Uguru Usani, former Minister of Niger Delta
References
See also
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