Uyo
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 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.
Getting to Uyo
Road transport: The State can be connected through the following public car service: God is Good Motors (GIGM), ABC transport, Peace Mass Transit, Chisco and Rivers Joy.
Worth seeing
- 01Godswill Akpabio International Stadium
Ibom Plaza — A prominent public square in the centre of Uyo, known for its fountains, landscaped surroundings and open-air spaces.
Things to do
- 01Akwa Ibom Christmas Carols Festival
- 02Orange September
Orange September is an annual festival showcasing the culture of Akwa Ibom State, groups, troupes and floats.
Getting around Uyo the local way
- Get aroundTransportation: Taxicabs, buses and ferries dominate public transport.
From Wikivoyage: Uyo, CC BY-SA. Not yet checked by us. Last edited 2026-09.
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