Major settlements in Yala LGA include Okpoma, Okuku, Yahe, Ugaga, Ijegu, Oloko-Ogwope and Oloko- Ipuole, Imaje, Oke, Echumoga, Woda, Ebo, Igede Edii Nation, Itekpa, Maa, Wonye, Uchu, Osina, Mbuor, Aliforkpa, Echumofana, Wanihem, Wanikade, Wanokom, Ijiraga, Mfuma, Ntrigom etc.

Other major tribes in Yala Local Government Area are, Igede-Edii (Anyadaha, Anyugbe, Eminyi, Ibilla, Igbakobor and Opiriku), Itekpa, Gabu, Ukelle and Yache.

They also plant other crops like bambara nuts, groundnuts, sesame, maize and some local legumes, e.g. igigri.

A major obstacle to economic activities for Yala people is the bad roads, both federal and state.

The bad state of disrepair of the roads leads to fast depreciation of motorcycles, the main medium of transport.

Cross River State In Yala local government area, there is an ongoing construction of a rice industry, located on a land mass from between Okuku heading towards Igoli road through the Army Barracks.

This sees Yala people from all around the world return home to enjoy a cultural heritage festival and Holiday.