Ihiala

Ihiala
LGA and city
Interactive map of Ihiala
Ihiala
Coordinates: 5°51′14″N 6°51′36″E / 5.85389°N 6.86000°E / 5.85389; 6.86000
Country Nigeria
StateAnambra State
Government
 • TypeLocal Government
 • Local Government ChairmanMr. Kingsley Obi[1]
Area
 • Total
116.1 sq mi (300.8 km2)
Population
 (2022)[2]
 • Total
430,800
 • Density3,709/sq mi (1,432/km2)
Time zoneUTC+1 (WAT)
National languageIgbo

Ihiala Listenⓘ is a city in Nigeria, located in the southern part of Anambra State and within the region known as Igboland. It has long served as the local administrative capital of Ihiala Local Government Area. The Local Government Area has a population of about 430,800.

Ihiala is the largest city in Ihiala Local Government Area which also consists of several other towns like Amorka, Azia, Lilu, Okija, Mbosi, Isseke, Orsumoghu, Ubuluisuzor and Uli.[3] It lies in the agricultural belt of the state. Ihiala falls under the Anambra South senatorial district in Anambra State, Nigeria.[4]

Ihiala is currently represented in the Federal House of Representatives by Honorable Paschal Agbodike[5][6]

The Current Oluoha of Ihiala (Traditional Ruler) is Igwe Thomas Ikenna Amuta Obidiegwu. ,[7]

Economy

The Ihiala LGA's economy heavily relies on agriculture, and the region is well-known for growing a variety of crops, including vegetables, cassava, yams, and cocoyams. Additionally, the region has a thriving commercial sector and is home to a number of marketplaces, including the Nkwor Ihiala and Nkwogbe markets. Numerous banks, hotels, and other private and public institutions are located in Ihiala LGA.[8]

Boundaries

Ihiala region is located in the Southwest of Anambra State and to the Northwest, it shares a border with Nnewi Local Government. To the Northeast and the East, with IMO State and to the west with Ekwusigo Local Government. Also to the South is located the Delta State.[9]

Climate

In Ihiala, the rainy season is warm, oppressive, and even overcast while the dry season is hot, muggy, and partly cloudy. Over the course of the year, the temperature typically varies from 67 °F to 87 °F and is rarely below 59 °F or above 90 °F.[10][11]

Notable people

References

  1. ^ "List of Local Government Areas in Anambra State, and Their Chairmen". 27 September 2024.
  2. ^ "Anambra State: Subdivision". www.citypopulation.de. Retrieved 2024-02-05.
  3. ^ "Ihiala L.G.A List of towns and villages | Nigeria Zip Codes". mycyberict.com. Retrieved 2019-01-10.
  4. ^ "Anambra Senatorial Districts". Centre for Community and Rural Development. Retrieved 2025-06-27.
  5. ^ Reporter, Our (2024-02-27). "Reps committee pledge support for HYPPADEC host communities". The Nation. Lagos, Nigeria. Retrieved 2025-12-30.
  6. ^ Onitsha, Emma Elekwa (2025-04-25). "Lawmaker empowers 2000 in Anambra communities". The Nation. Lagos, Nigeria. Retrieved 2025-12-30.
  7. ^ "About Ihiala LGA - Ihiala Local Governtment Area". ihiala.an.gov.ng. Archived from the original on 2025-06-25. Retrieved 2025-06-30.
  8. ^ "Ihiala Local Government Area". www.manpower.com.ng. Retrieved 2023-08-14.
  9. ^ "History". ihiala. Retrieved 2022-09-16.
  10. ^ "Climate and Average Weather Year Round in Ihiala Nigeria".
  11. ^ Atlas, Weather. "Yearly & Monthly weather - Ihiala, Nigeria". Weather Atlas. Retrieved 2023-08-14.
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