Etinan
Etinan is located within the South South part of Nigeria and constitutes one of the Local Government Areas in the oil rich Akwa Ibom State. Known for its agricultural and arts craft products, the area forms one of the most peaceful locations in the West African State of Nigeria.
Etinan | |
|---|---|
Local Government Area (L.G.A) | |
Etinan Location in Nigeria | |
| Coordinates: 4°51′0″N 7°50′0″E | |
| Country | Nigeria |
| State | Akwa-Ibom State |
| Government | |
| • Chairman | Hon. Cletus Ekpo |
| Area | |
| • Total | 60.7 sq mi (157.2 km2) |
| Population (2022) | |
| • Total | 215,600 |
| • Density | 3,600/sq mi (1,400/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (WAT) |
Etinan is also home to the famous Peacock Paints Industries and NIFOR zonal office.
Within Etinan LGA, is the village of Mbioto, home town of the former Akwa Ibom state governor Obong Akpan Isemin, the village of Ikot Udo Abia, which was part of the route of the African slave trade. Ekpene Obom is a village in Etinan where Leprosy Hospital, Nigeria is located.
Akwa Ibom State College Of Health Technology, is also located in Etinan.
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