Eket, Local government area in Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria
The Eket territory stretches along the Qua Iboe River, covering 176 square kilometers with a population density of 1,241 inhabitants per square kilometer.
The chiefs of Eket signed a treaty of friendship and protection with Queen Victoria's representatives on September 8, 1884, establishing British control over the region.
The indigenous people of Eket, known as Ekid, belong to the Ibibio ethnic group and maintain their traditional clans of Afaha, Ekid Offiong, Idua, and Okon.
The region operates under West African Time (UTC+1) and contains multiple educational facilities, including the first primary school established in 1905.
The Immanuel General Hospital, established in 1953, serves as the main medical center for the area, providing healthcare services to the local population.
Location: Akwa Ibom State
Elevation above the sea: 155 m
GPS coordinates: 4.65000,7.93333
Latest update: May 18, 2025 20:08
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