Yakurr Local Government Area is located in the Cross River basin in Cross River State Nigeria. The local government area (LGA) was carved out of Obubra local government in 1987. The seat of government is in Ugep.
Major settlements in the LGA include: Ugep, Mkpani, Idomi, Ekori, Nko, Assiga, Agoi Ibami, Agoi Ekpo, Nyima and Agoi Efreke.