Yakurr
About
Yakurr is a Local Government Area of Cross River State, Nigeria, with Ugep as its capital. It covers an area of 670 square kilometres and had a population of 196,450 at the 2006 census. Major settlements include Ugep, Mkpani, Idomi, Ekori, Inyima, Nko, Assiga, Agoi Ibami, Agoi Ekpo and Agoi Efreke. Farming is an important economic activity in the area, with crops such as okro, maize, pumpkin, cashew, rubber and plantain grown there. Kaolin and quartzite are among the mineral resources found locally, and other occupations include fishing, trade, lumbering, wood carving, craftsmaking and food processing.
History
The local government area was carved out of Obubra local government in 1987.
Source: Wikipedia: Yakurr
Key Facts
State
Cross River State
Chairman
Hon. Yibala Igri Inyang
Established
1987
Area
670 km²
Population
196450