Anambra West
6°21′48″N 6°45′7″E / 6.36333°N 6.75194°E
Anambra West | |
|---|---|
Interactive map of Anambra West | |
| Country | Nigeria |
| State | Anambra State |
| Government | |
| • Type | Local Government |
| • Local Government Chairman | Fidelis Nnazo[1] |
| Area | |
• Total | 225.5 sq mi (584.1 km2) |
| Population (2022)[2] | |
• Total | 238,400 |
| • Density | 1,057/sq mi (408.1/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (WAT) |
Anambra West ⓘ is a Local Government Area (LGA) in the northwestern part of Anambra State, Nigeria. The headquarters of the local government are located at Otuocha.[3] Anambra West falls under the Anambra Central senatorial district of Anambra State.[4][5] According to the 2006 census, this LGA has a total population of 167,303 people.[6]
Geography
Anambra West has a 79% humidity level and an estimated average temperature of 27.5°C. The region has two significant seasons: the dry season, which runs from November to March, and the rainy season, which lasts from April to October.[7][8]
Economy
There are significant resources in the Anambra West local government region. Additionally, fishing is a appreciated economic activity among the locals. In Anambra West, a range of crops, including yam, cassava, corn, and other vegetables, are grown. The trade industry in Anambra West is also thriving, with well-known marketplaces like the Eke Nnokwa and the Owelle Central market serving as venues for the sale and purchase of a wide range of goods.[9]
References
- ^ https://nigerianleaders.com/local-government-areas-anambra-state-chairmen/
- ^ "Anambra State: Subdivision". www.citypopulation.de. Retrieved 5 February 2024.
- ^ "List of Local Government Areas in Anambra State with Headquarters". Xplorer.ng. 9 November 2024. Retrieved 30 June 2025.
- ^ "Anambra Senatorial Districts". Centre for Community and Rural Development. Retrieved 26 June 2025.
- ^ "Anambra West L.G.A List of towns and villages | Nigeria Zip Codes". geo.mycyber.org. Retrieved 28 June 2025.
- ^ "Nigeria: Administrative Division (States and Local Government Areas) - Population Statistics, Charts and Map". www.citypopulation.de. Retrieved 30 June 2025.
- ^ "Anambra West Local Government Area". www.manpower.com.ng. Retrieved 4 October 2023.
- ^ "Anambra West (Local Government Area, Nigeria) - Population Statistics, Charts, Map and Location". www.citypopulation.de. Retrieved 28 June 2025.
- ^ "Anambra West Local Government Area". www.manpower.com.ng. Retrieved 5 October 2023.