Uyo
Uyo is the capital city of Akwa Ibom State in South South Nigeria. It was home to about 428,000 people in 2006. It is home to the University of Uyo.Places of Interest
Highlights include Godswill Akpabio International Stadium and Uyo Township Stadium.
Godswill Akpabio International Stadium
Stadium
Photo: Ei’eke, CC BY-SA 4.0.
The Godswill Akpabio International Stadium is a 30,000 capacity national sports stadium located in Uyo, the state capital of Akwa Ibom. The stadium serves as a home to the Nigerian Super Eagles as well as a center for various social, cultural, political and religious events.
Uyo Township Stadium
Stadium
Photo: Successabiodun, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Uyo Township Stadium is a multi-use stadium located in Uyo, the capital of Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria. It is used mostly for football matches and is the home stadium of Akwa United F.C. of the Nigerian Premier League.
Uyo
- Also known as: “Uyo Local Government Area”
- Location: Akwa Ibom State, South South Nigeria, Nigeria, West Africa, Africa
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Latitude
5.0187° or 5° 1′ 8″ northLongitude
7.903° or 7° 54′ 11″ eastElevation
58 metres (190 feet)Open location code
6FQ92W93+F5GeoNames ID
8638455
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