All 36 Local Government Areas of Cross River State

Agricultural LGA in central Cross River. Communities include Itigidi and other settlements along the Cross River system. Agriculture and river-related activities are important to the local economy.

Abi is a Local Government Area in central Cross River State. It is known for its agricultural communities, river systems and the historic town of Itigidi. Agriculture is the major economic activity. Important products include rice, cassava, yam, plantain, oil palm and other food crops. Riverine areas also support fishing and local trading.

Large rainforest LGA containing important ecological areas and tourist attractions including Kwa Falls. It forms part of the wider Cross River National Park landscape.

Akamkpa is one of the largest Local Government Areas in Cross River State by land area and contains extensive forest landscapes and rural communities. Agriculture, forestry, timber, tourism and quarrying are important economic activities. The area is associated with cocoa, oil palm, food crops and forest resources.

Coastal LGA near Calabar with fishing, agriculture, palm production and cross-border commercial activity. The area contains riverine and mangrove environments.

Akpabuyo is located in the Greater Calabar area and shares cultural and economic connections with Calabar and neighbouring coastal communities. Agriculture, fishing, palm produce, cassava, plantain, livestock, trade and coastal economic activities are important to the LGA.

Coastal LGA located around the Bakassi Peninsula area. Fishing, coastal agriculture and maritime activities are important to local livelihoods.

Bakassi is a coastal Local Government Area in Cross River State with a complex modern political history associated with the Nigeria-Cameroon boundary dispute. Fishing, agriculture, coastal trade and small-scale commerce are major economic activities. The coastal location gives the area particular importance for fisheries and marine-related livelihoods.

Northern Cross River LGA dominated by Bekwarra communities. Agriculture is a major economic activity, with yam, cassava, rice and other crops cultivated in the area.

Bekwarra is a northern Cross River LGA known for its distinctive language, agricultural communities and cultural traditions. Agriculture is central to the economy, with rice, yam, cassava, maize and other food crops. Livestock production, local commerce and small businesses also support livelihoods.

Central Cross River LGA with extensive agricultural and forest resources. Communities engage in farming, palm production and other rural economic activities.

Biase is an agricultural LGA in central-southern Cross River State with extensive rural communities and forested landscapes. Agriculture is the main economic activity. Cocoa, rice, cassava, plantain, oil palm, yam and other crops are cultivated. Forestry and local trade are also important.

Large forested LGA along the Cameroon border. Boki is known for cocoa production, rainforest biodiversity, mountains and conservation areas including Afi Mountain.

Boki is one of Cross River State's major rainforest LGAs and is associated with cocoa production, biodiversity and tourism potential. Agriculture and forestry are major economic activities. Cocoa, oil palm, plantain, banana, cassava, yam and other crops are produced. Ecotourism and forest resources also have major potential.

Capital-city LGA containing much of central Calabar. It is the political, commercial, tourism and cultural centre of Cross River State and contains important museums and historic sites.

Calabar Municipal is the administrative and historic core of Cross River State and contains major government, commercial and cultural institutions. Commerce, government, tourism, hospitality, education, transport, banking, professional services, retail and entertainment dominate the local economy.

Densely populated urban LGA forming part of metropolitan Calabar. It contains residential, commercial, waterfront and historic communities.

Calabar South forms part of the metropolitan Calabar area and contains densely populated urban and peri-urban communities. Commerce, transport, hospitality, retail, fishing, government-related services, construction, education and small businesses are important economic activities.

LGA near the Cameroon border known for cocoa, rainforest landscapes and Agbokim Waterfalls. It is one of the state's important tourism and agricultural areas.

Etung is a cocoa-producing LGA in eastern Cross River State bordering Cameroon and known for its rainforest environment. Cocoa farming, agriculture, forestry, palm produce, cassava, plantain and cross-border trade are important economic activities.

Major commercial centre in central Cross River. Ikom is internationally known for the Ikom Monoliths and serves as an important agricultural and trading centre.

Ikom is a major commercial and agricultural centre in central Cross River State and an important gateway toward Cameroon. Agriculture, cocoa, food crops, palm produce, commerce, transport and cross-border trade are major economic activities. Ikom is also an important regional market centre.

Northern highland LGA containing the famous Obudu Plateau and major mountain tourism attractions. The area has cool highland conditions and extensive scenic landscapes.

Obanliku is home to the Obudu Plateau and some of the most dramatic mountain landscapes in Cross River State. Agriculture, tourism, livestock, forestry and small-scale commerce are important. Crops include rice, cassava, yam, maize, plantain and other food crops.

Central Cross River LGA with a strong agricultural economy. Communities include the Mbembe people, and the area contains forests, caves and other natural attractions.

Obubra is a major agricultural LGA in central Cross River State and is associated with rice production. Agriculture is the mainstay of the economy. Rice, cassava, yam, maize, plantain, oil palm and other crops are produced. Fisheries and local trading are also important.

Northern Cross River LGA and an important agricultural and cultural centre. Obudu is associated with the Obudu highlands and is one of the state's best-known tourism gateways.

Obudu is one of northern Cross River State's best-known LGAs and is closely associated with the Obudu Mountain Resort and highland tourism. Agriculture, livestock, tourism, hospitality, food processing and commerce are important economic activities. Crops include rice, cassava, yam, maize, plantain and vegetables.

LGA immediately north of Calabar with important road and river connections. Agriculture, commerce and transportation are significant activities.

Odukpani is located immediately north of metropolitan Calabar and forms an important link between the capital and communities in central Cross River. Agriculture, fishing, commerce, transportation, palm produce, cassava, plantain and other food crops are important. Its proximity to Calabar also supports trade and services.

Major northern Cross River LGA and commercial centre. Agriculture, education, commerce and public administration are important to the local economy.

Ogoja is a major administrative and commercial centre in northern Cross River State and an important regional town. Agriculture, commerce, transportation and regional trade are major economic activities. Rice, yam, cassava, maize and other food crops are cultivated across the LGA.

LGA famous for the Yakurr people, Ugep and the annual Leboku New Yam Festival. Agriculture and cultural tourism are major parts of the area's identity.

Yakurr is famous for its rich cultural traditions and the annual Leboku New Yam Festival celebrated by the Ugep people. Agriculture is central to the economy, especially cassava, yam, rice, plantain, cocoa and oil palm. Local markets, processing and cultural tourism also contribute to economic activity.

Northern Cross River LGA containing Yala-speaking communities and agricultural settlements. The area is known for farming and cross-border regional trade.

Yala is one of the largest LGAs in northern Cross River State and contains diverse communities including Yala, Igede, Ukelle and related groups. Agriculture, commerce, rice farming, yam, cassava, maize, palm produce, livestock and regional trade are major economic activities.