Ebonyi
Salt of the Nation
QUICK FACTS
*Population: 2,176,947 (2006 census) 2,880,383 (2016 forecast) - 34th of 37
*Percentage of Nigeria’s total population: 1.6%
*Population density: 393
*Landmass: 5,532.2 sq km (2,136 sq mi) – 35th of 37
*Internally Generated Revenue: N13, 591,038,584.15 (2020)
**State capital: Abakaliki
**Local Government Areas: 13
**Current Governor: David Umahi (All Progressive Congress)
*National Bureau of Statistics
**Ebonyi State Government
INTRODUCTION
Ebonyi State is one of the five states that make up the South-East geopolitical zone of Nigeria. It has interstate boundaries with Abia State to the South, Benue State to the North, Enugu State to the West and Cross River State to the East. The state capital is Abakaliki.
LANDMASS, LOCATION, AND POPULATION
Ebonyi State covers an area of 5,532 square kilometres. It lies at latitude 6°15′ North and longitude 8°05′ East. It has a population of 2,176,947 (2006 census) 2,880,383 (2016 forecast) and a population density of 393. The state accounts for 1.6% of Nigeria's total population.
HISTORY AND PEOPLE