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Akpaita Destination Guide
Delve into Akpaita in Nigeria
Akpaita in the region of Cross River is a city in Nigeria - some 268 mi or ( 431 km ) South of Abuja , the country's capital .
Current time in Akpaita is now 08:53 AM (Tuesday) . The local timezone is named " Africa/Lagos " with a UTC offset of 1 hours. Depending on your travel modalities, these larger destinations might be interesting for you: Yaoundé, Douala, Malabo, Ubat Mbat, and Port Harcourt. While being here, make sure to check out Yaoundé . Are you curious about the possible sightseeing spots and facts in Akpaita ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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Arochukwu
Arochukwu, sometimes referred to as Arochuku, or Aro-Okigbo, (pronounced Aruchukwu) is the third largest city in Abia State in southeastern Nigeria and homeland of the Igbo subgroup, Aro people. It is composed of 19 villages with an overall leader called Eze Aro. Arochukwu is a principal historic town in Igboland. It was also one of the cities in the Southern protectorate conquered by the British colonial government. Several historic tourist sites exist in the city.
Located at 5.38 7.92 (Lat./Long.); Less than 26 km away
Uyo
Uyo is a city in south-eastern Nigeria and is the capital of Akwa Ibom State, a major oil producing state of Nigeria. The city became a capital of Akwa Ibom State on September 23, 1987 following the creation of Cross River State. The University of Uyo resides in this city. The population of Uyo, according to the 2006 Nigerian Census which comprises Uyo and Itu, is 436,606. while the urban Area, including Uruan, is 554,906.
Located at 5.05 7.93 (Lat./Long.); Less than 29 km away
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