Oruk Anam

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Oruk Anam is a Local Government Area located in Akwa Ibom State of Nigeria. The indigenous population is largely made up of Annang people, one of the minority tribes in Southeast Nigeria.

It may be ranked as the largest LGA in Akwa-Ibom due to its land popularity. Its headquarters are located in the town of Ikot Ibritam. It is one of the eight Annang-speaking LGAs.{{Cite web|last=Mfonobong|first=Daniel|date=2020-06-27|title=Akwa Ibom State: List of Local Government Areas & Towns|url=https://nigerianinfopedia.com.ng/akwa-ibom-state-local-government-areas-towns/|access-date=2021-09-12|website=Nigerian Infopedia|language=en-US}}

It consists of two major political units, namely, the Oruk zone, and the Anam zone. Oruk zone used to be a Local Government Area with headquarters at Urua anwa. Oruk zone was known as Southern Annang County Council of the former Abak Division.{{Cite book|url=http://www.nigerianstat.gov.ng/Connections/Pop2006.pdf|title=2006 Population Census|publisher=The National Bureau of Statistics of Nigeria}}

Anam zone used to be Anam Local Government Area with headquarters at Ikot Akpan Essien. Anam was called Anam or Annang County Council in the former Opobo Division.

In 1989, the two Local Government Areas were merged into one.{{Cite web|title=Map - Oruk Anam - MAP[N]ALL.COM|url=http://www.mapnall.com/en/Map-Oruk-Anam_1323214.html|access-date=2021-09-12|website=www.mapnall.com}}

It shares boundaries with Ikot-Abasi/Mkpat-Enin (Ibibio speakers) to the south/east and Ukanafun (Anaang speakers) to the west. According to the 2006 census, its population was 172,000.{{cite web|title=2006 Population Census |publisher=The National Bureau of Statistics of Nigeria |url=http://www.nigerianstat.gov.ng/Connections/Pop2006.pdf |access-date=2009-02-26 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090225074630/http://www.nigerianstat.gov.ng/Connections/Pop2006.pdf |archive-date=February 25, 2009 }}

Its inhabitants are mostly farmers, craftsmen,d and civil servants. The area is a major gateway to Port Harcourt and Aba. There is much commercial activity along the major road points such as the town of Ekparakwa. Government institutions are located here, such as the general hospital in Ikot Okoro, police stations, and schools. The Akwa Ibom State University (AKSU) has a campus in Obio Akpa.