Oban Postal Codes: 542102 | Akamkpa, Cross River

Key Facts

Oban is a town and local government area located in the Akamkpa Local Government Area of Cross River State, Nigeria. Situated in the southeastern part of the country near the border with Cameroon, Oban occupies a strategic position within the Cross River basin region. The town serves as an important administrative and commercial center for the surrounding rural communities, with an estimated population of approximately 15,000-20,000 residents. Oban covers an area of roughly 150 square kilometers and is characterized by its tropical rainforest environment, which forms part of the larger Cross River National Park ecosystem. The town is divided into several wards and neighborhoods that reflect its growth from traditional settlements to a modern administrative center. As part of the Akamkpa Local Government Area, Oban benefits from local government services while maintaining its distinct cultural identity among the Efik and Ejagham ethnic groups that predominantly inhabit the region. The town's economy is primarily based on agriculture, with cocoa, palm oil, and cassava being major cash crops, supplemented by small-scale trading and civil service employment. Visitors to this website can access detailed postal code information for Oban's various neighborhoods and surrounding communities to facilitate mail delivery and location-based services.

Neighboring Regions

• Akamkpa Town
• Kwa Falls
• Ekuri
• Aningeje
• Obung