Oron is a coastal city and Local Government Area (LGA) in Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria.

Finally in December 1996, Udung Uko Local Government Area was further carved out of Oron LGA.

The region is extremely fertile and is known for its topographical Oil Palm Belt, tropical rainforest, swamps, and beaches.

The mangrove forests also provide timber and raw materials for medicinal purposes.

There are also deposits of solid minerals such as iron, free silica or glass sand and gravel.