Anaocha

Anaocha
Ala ọcha
LGA
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Agulu Post Office, Nwagu Junction Okpuifite Village, Agulu, Anaocha Local Government Area, Anambra State.
Agulu Post Office, Nwagu Junction Okpuifite Village, Agulu, Anaocha Local Government Area, Anambra State.
Motto(s): 
Peace, Unity and Progress
Anaocha is located in Nigeria
Anaocha
Anaocha
Location in Nigeria
Coordinates: 6°12′25″N 7°04′04″E / 6.20694°N 7.06778°E / 6.20694; 7.06778
Country Nigeria
StateAnambra State
HeadquarterNeni
Largest CityAgulu, Adazi City
TownsAdazi Ani, Adazi Enu, Adazi-Nnukwu, Agulu, Aguluzigbo, Agukwu Nri, Akwaeze, Ichida, Neni and Obeledu.
Created21 August 1991
Founded byAnambra State
Government
 • TypeLocal Government Council, Executive Chairman
 • GovernorProf Charles Chukwuma Soludo Governor Of Anambra
 • National Assembly Awka DistrictUche Ekwunife. Anambra State House Of Assembly, Anambra Central Senatorial District
 • House of Representatives (Nigeria)Hon. Valentine Ayika (Anaocha, Njikoka and Dunukofia)
 • Executive ChairmanEngr. Ikeobi Ejiofor
 • ConstituencyHon. Ebele Ejiofor Anaocha 1 Hon. Ejike Okechukwu Anaocha 2
Area
 • Total43.7 sq mi (113.2 km2)
Population
 (2022)[1]
 • Total405,000
 • Density9,300/sq mi (3,600/km2)
Time zoneUTC+1 (WAT)
NIPOST
421001
ClimateAw
Websitehttps://anambrastate.gov.ng/local-government/anaocha
Map
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Anaocha is a Local Government Area in Anambra State, south-eastern Nigeria. Towns that make up the local government are Aguluzigbo, Agulu, Neni, Ichida, Adazi-Ani, Adazi-Enu, Adazi-Nnukwu, Akwaeze, Nri, Obeledu.

Economy

The agricultural industry of Anaocha LGA is thriving, with significant amounts of crops including cocoyam, yam, and cassava being farmed there. Another significant economic activity in the Anaocha LGA is the processing of wood. The locals also participate in fishing and commerce, and well-known markets like the Afor market in Agulu and the Nkwor market in Adazi-enu help to support the local government area's economy.[2]

Geography

Anaocha LGA's average temperature is thought to be 27.5°C, with a humidity of 79 percent. 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.[3]

Schools

Here is the list of secondary schools in Anaocha Local Government Area:

  • Girls High School, Agulu
  • Flora A.M.C.S.S. Neni
  • Loretto Secondary School, Adazi
  • Community Secondary School, Obeledu
  • Community Secondary School, Ichida
  • Community High School, Aguluzigbo
  • Bubendorff Memorial Grammar School, Adazi Nnukwu
  • Community Secondary School, Agulu
  • Ojiako Memorial Grammar School, Adazi Ani
  • Union Secondary School, Agulu
  • Community Secondary School, Adazi
  • Community High School, Akwaeze
  • Grammar School, Agulu
  • Lake City Secondary School, Nri
  • Girls Secondary School, Adazi-Nnukwu
  • Regal Secondary School, Nri

Notable people

References

  1. ^ "Anambra State: Subdivision". www.citypopulation.de. Retrieved 5 February 2024.
  2. ^ "Anaocha Local Government Area". www.manpower.com.ng. Retrieved 4 October 2023.
  3. ^ "Anaocha Local Government Area". www.manpower.com.ng. Retrieved 4 October 2023.


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