Eta Postal Codes: 521101 | Okobo, Akwa Ibom

Key Facts

Eta is a local community within the Okobo Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State in southeastern Nigeria. Located in the southern part of the Okobo region, Eta sits within Nigeria's coastal Niger Delta area, characterized by its tropical climate, mangrove swamps, and proximity to the Atlantic Ocean. As one of the smaller settlements in this administrative structure, Eta represents the most localized level of governance within Nigeria's hierarchical system. While specific population figures for Eta alone are not widely documented, the broader Okobo Local Government Area has an estimated population of approximately 150,000-200,000 people, with Eta contributing to this total as one of its constituent communities. The area is predominantly inhabited by the Oron people, who form part of the larger Ibibio ethnic group, and the local economy typically revolves around fishing, farming, and small-scale trading activities common to the Niger Delta region. Eta, like other communities in Okobo, falls under the traditional leadership structure while being administratively governed through the local government system. For residents and visitors seeking detailed location-specific information, accessing postal code data and administrative services for Eta requires consulting the comprehensive database maintained for the Okobo Local Government Area.