Abalama

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Abalama is a settlement established in 1880 by members of Elem Abalama. The settlement has grown to become a middle town of the Kalabari people in Rivers State of Nigeria.

Geography

Abalama is situated on Abalama Island, along Abalama Creek, in Asari-Toru Local Government Area in Rivers State, Nigeria, its geographical coordinates are 4° 45' 47" North, 6° 50' 25" East and its original name (with diacritics) is Abalama.

Coordinates: 4°45′47″N 6°50′25″E / 4.76306°N 6.84028°E / 4.76306; 6.84028

By Olanrewaju Samuel Akinlalu

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