Uyo
Uyo | |
|---|---|
City | |
Roundabout at Wellington Bassey Road | |
| Motto: Land of Promise | |
Interactive map of Uyo | |
Uyo | |
| Coordinates: 5°02′00″N 7°55′39″E / 5.03333°N 7.92750°E | |
| Country | Nigeria |
| State | Akwa Ibom |
| Government | |
| • Type | State Capital |
| • Chair | Dr Uwemedimo Udo |
| Area | |
• City | 362 km2 (140 sq mi) |
| Population (2006 census) | |
• City | 427,873 |
| • Density | 1,180/km2 (3,060/sq mi) |
| • Urban | 554,906 |
| GDP (PPP, 2015 int. Dollar) | |
| • Year | 2023 |
| • Total | $12.4 billion |
| • Per capita | $9,300 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (WAT) |
| Postal code | 520001 |
| Area code | 085 |
| Vehicle registration | UYY |
| Climate | Am |
| Website | http://akwaibomstate.gov.ng |
Uyo is the capital of Akwa Ibom state located in South South, Nigeria. It became the capital on September 23, 1987 when Akwa Ibom was created from the former Cross River State. According to the 2006 Nigerian Census, the population of Uyo (including Itu) is 427,873, while the greater urban area, including Uruan, has a population of 554,906. The population of Uyo is put at 1,393,000 as at 2024.
Ibibio is the primary indigenous language. The main campus of the University of Uyo is in Nwaniba, with satellites on Ikpa Road. Ibom Air has its head office in Uyo.