Northern Afaha Postal Codes: 533104 | Ukanafun, Akwa Ibom

Key Facts

Northern Afaha is a local community area within the Ukanafun Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria. Located in the southern part of Ukanafun, this rural settlement sits within Nigeria's oil-rich Niger Delta region, characterized by its tropical rainforest climate and network of waterways. As a community within one of Nigeria's 774 local government areas, Northern Afaha represents the most localized level of administrative division in the country's governance structure. While specific population figures for Northern Afaha are not widely documented, the broader Ukanafun Local Government Area has an estimated population of approximately 150,000 people, with Northern Afaha comprising a significant portion of this total. The community is part of the larger Afaha clan territory and maintains traditional governance structures alongside modern local government administration. Like many communities in Akwa Ibom State, Northern Afaha's economy is primarily agricultural, with farming and fishing serving as the main livelihoods for residents, supplemented by some small-scale trading activities. The community's location within the Niger Delta region places it in an area known for its rich cultural heritage and linguistic diversity, with the indigenous language being Ibibio. For those seeking detailed location information, accessing postal code data for Northern Afaha and its immediate surroundings requires consulting the specific addressing system used within Ukanafun Local Government Area.

Neighboring Regions

• Southern Afaha
• Ikot Akpa Nkuk
• Ikot Udo Ossiom
• Ikot Akpan Essien