Oron is a coastal city and
Local Government Area
A local government area (LGA) is an administrative division of a country that a local government is responsible for. The size of an LGA varies by country but it is generally a subdivision of a federated state, state, province, division (politica ...
(LGA) in
Akwa Ibom State
Akwa Ibom is a States of Nigeria, state in the South South, South-South geopolitical zone of Nigeria. It borders Cross River State to the east, Rivers State and Abia State to the west and north-west, and the Atlantic Ocean to the south. The state ...
,
Nigeria
Nigeria, officially the Federal Republic of Nigeria, is a country in West Africa. It is situated between the Sahel to the north and the Gulf of Guinea in the Atlantic Ocean to the south. It covers an area of . With Demographics of Nigeria, ...
. It is home to the
Maritime Academy of Nigeria and the
Oron Museum.
It has an area of 70 km and a population of 156,461 at the 2006 census.
The
postal code
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of the area is 523.
History
Oron became a Division in August 1970 and in 1976, was made a Local Government Area. However, following the local government creation exercise of the federal government in 1989, Oron was split into 3 Local Government Areas of
Mbo, Oron, and
Okobo
, also referred to as , or (all onomatopoeic terms taken from the sound make when walking), are Culture of Japan, traditional Japanese wooden sandals worn by young girls for , young women during Coming of Age Day and maiko, apprentice geisha ...
. Again, in September 1991,
Urue-Offong/Oruko
Urue-Offong/Oruko is located in the south east of Nigeria and is a Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State created in September 1991.
Urue-Offong/Oruko is one of the five Oro language speaking Local Government Area bounded in the North West by ...
Local Government Area was carved out of Oron Local Government Area. Finally in December 1996,
Udung Uko
Udung-Uko is a local government area in Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria. It was created in December 1996.
Udung Uko is one of the Oro language speaking local government areas of Akwa Ibom State bounded by Mbo, Akwa Ibom to the south, Oron, Akwa Ibom ...
Local Government Area was further carved out of Oron LGA.
Clan and settlement
Oron Town as it is popularly known is made up of four (4) out of the Nine (9)
Oron people
The Oron people (or Örö people) are a multi-ethnic tribal grouping that make up the Akpakip Oro or Oron Nation. The Oron people (Örö) are located primarily in southern Nigeria in the riverine area of Akwa Ibom State and Cross River State a ...
clans (Afaha) which are.
Afaha Okpo Clan also known as Afaha Okpo District includes;
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Esin Ufot
Esin Ufot is an Oron Community in Oron local government area of Akwa Ibom state in Nigeria
Nigeria, officially the Federal Republic of Nigeria, is a country in West Africa. It is situated between the Sahel to the north and the Gulf of Gu ...
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Esuk Oro
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Eyo Ekung Inyang
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Eyo Obiosio
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Udung Esin
Udung Esin is an Oron Town in Oron local government area of Akwa Ibom state in Nigeria
Nigeria, officially the Federal Republic of Nigeria, is a country in West Africa. It is situated between the Sahel to the north and the Gulf of Guinea ...
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Udung Ulo
Udung Ulo is an Oron Town in Oron local government area of Akwa Ibom state in Nigeria
Nigeria, officially the Federal Republic of Nigeria, is a country in West Africa. It is situated between the Sahel to the north and the Gulf of Guinea ...
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Udung Usotia
Udung Usotai is an Oron Town in Oron local government area of Akwa Ibom state in Nigeria
Nigeria, officially the Federal Republic of Nigeria, is a country in West Africa. It is situated between the Sahel to the north and the Gulf of Guin ...
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Udung Ekung
Udung Ekung is an Oron Town in Oron local government area of Akwa Ibom state in Nigeria
Nigeria, officially the Federal Republic of Nigeria, is a country in West Africa. It is situated between the Sahel to the north and the Gulf of Gui ...
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Ikwita
Iquita is an Oron Community in Oron local government area of Akwa Ibom state in Nigeria
Nigeria, officially the Federal Republic of Nigeria, is a country in West Africa. It is situated between the Sahel to the north and the Gulf of Guine ...
Ibighi Clan also known as Uya Oro District includes;
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Uya Oro
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Eyo-Atta
Eyo Atta is an Oron Town in Oron local government area of Akwa Ibom state in Nigeria
Nigeria, officially the Federal Republic of Nigeria, is a country in West Africa. It is situated between the Sahel to the north and the Gulf of Guinea i ...
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Eyo-Esu
Eyo Esu is an Oron Town in Oron local government area of Akwa Ibom state in Nigeria
Nigeria, officially the Federal Republic of Nigeria, is a country in West Africa. It is situated between the Sahel to the north and the Gulf of Guinea in ...
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Eyo-Ifang
Eyo Ifang is an Oron Town in Oron local government area of Akwa Ibom state in Nigeria
Nigeria, officially the Federal Republic of Nigeria, is a country in West Africa. It is situated between the Sahel to the north and the Gulf of Guinea ...
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Eyo-Odiong
Eyo Odiong is an Oron Town in Oron local government area of Akwa Ibom state in Nigeria
Nigeria, officially the Federal Republic of Nigeria, is a country in West Africa. It is situated between the Sahel to the north and the Gulf of Guinea ...
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Eyo-Okpo
Eyo Okpo is an Oron Town in Oron local government area of Akwa Ibom state in Nigeria
Nigeria, officially the Federal Republic of Nigeria, is a country in West Africa. It is situated between the Sahel to the north and the Gulf of Guinea i ...
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Eyo-Uya
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Udung Okwong
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Udung Uwe
Afaha Ukwong Clan which is today known as Eyo Abasi District includes;
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Eyo Abasi
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Akai-Ikon
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Udung Ekung
Udung Ekung is an Oron Town in Oron local government area of Akwa Ibom state in Nigeria
Nigeria, officially the Federal Republic of Nigeria, is a country in West Africa. It is situated between the Sahel to the north and the Gulf of Gui ...
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Udung Ekung II
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Udung Osin
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Udung Uko
Udung-Uko is a local government area in Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria. It was created in December 1996.
Udung Uko is one of the Oro language speaking local government areas of Akwa Ibom State bounded by Mbo, Akwa Ibom to the south, Oron, Akwa Ibom ...
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Uko Ukwong
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Uko Uyokim.
Afaha Ubodung Clan now known as Eyotong District comprises;
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Eyotong
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Eyo-Esang-Obisung
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Eyo-Esio-Uwak
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Eyo-Okpo-Oyo
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Eyo-Orukra-Usuyak
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Eyo-Otong-Uwe
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Eyo-Oyete
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Udung Obisung.
Geography
Oron is in the tropical region and has a uniformly high temperature all the year round. The two main seasons are the dry which spans between October and February and wet season which starts around March and ends in September. There are also two prevailing winds – the South-West onshore winds which brings heavy rains and the North- East trade winds blowing across the Sahara Desert, which brings in the dry season.
Natural resources
The region is extremely fertile and is known for its topographical Oil Palm Belt, tropical rainforest, swamps, and beaches. The mangrove forests also provide timber and raw materials for medicinal purposes. There are also deposits of solid minerals such as iron, free silica or glass sand and gravel. Seafoods such as crayfish, snipers, oyster and periwinkle abound richly.
Oron is also rich in oil and natural gas. Most of its oil reserves are off-shore with large amounts of untapped natural gas.
See also
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Oron people
The Oron people (or Örö people) are a multi-ethnic tribal grouping that make up the Akpakip Oro or Oron Nation. The Oron people (Örö) are located primarily in southern Nigeria in the riverine area of Akwa Ibom State and Cross River State a ...
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Urue-Offong/Oruko
Urue-Offong/Oruko is located in the south east of Nigeria and is a Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State created in September 1991.
Urue-Offong/Oruko is one of the five Oro language speaking Local Government Area bounded in the North West by ...
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Mbo, Akwa Ibom
Mbo is located in the South Eastern part of Nigeria and is a Local Government Area in Akwa Ibom State. Following the local government creation exercise of the federal government in 1989 Mbo Local Government Area was carved out of Oron Division sa ...
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Okobo, Akwa Ibom
Okobo is located in the South South part of Nigeria and is a Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State. It is made up of Odu, Eta and Atabong clans. Following the local government creation exercise of the federal government in 1989 Okobo Local Go ...
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Udung Uko
Udung-Uko is a local government area in Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria. It was created in December 1996.
Udung Uko is one of the Oro language speaking local government areas of Akwa Ibom State bounded by Mbo, Akwa Ibom to the south, Oron, Akwa Ibom ...
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Obolo, Akwa Ibom
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Akwa Ibom State
Akwa Ibom is a States of Nigeria, state in the South South, South-South geopolitical zone of Nigeria. It borders Cross River State to the east, Rivers State and Abia State to the west and north-west, and the Atlantic Ocean to the south. The state ...
References
{{Cities in Nigeria
Oron people
Cities in Akwa Ibom State
Places in Oron Nation
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