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.
Anaocha
Ala ọcha | |
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| Anaorebaixadoepi | |
 Agulu Post Office, Nwagu Junction Okpuifite Village, Agulu, Anaocha Local Government Area, Anambra State. | |
| Motto(s): Peace, Unity and Progress | |
  Anaocha Location in Nigeria | |
| Coordinates: 6°12′25″N 7°04′04″E / 6.20694°N 7.06778°E | |
| Country |  Nigeria |
| State | Anambra State |
| Headquarter | Neni |
| Largest City | Agulu, Adazi City |
| Towns | Adazi Ani, Adazi Enu, Adazi-Nnukwu, Agulu, Aguluzigbo, Agukwu Nri, Akwaeze, Ichida, Neni and Obeledu. |
| Created | 21 August 1991 |
| Founded by | Anambra State |
| Government | |
| • Type | Local Government Council, Executive Chairman |
| • Governor | Prof Charles Chukwuma Soludo Governor Of Anambra |
| • National Assembly Awka District | Uche Ekwunife. Anambra State House Of Assembly, Anambra Central Senatorial District |
| • House of Representatives (Nigeria) | Hon. Valentine Ayika (Anaocha, Njikoka and Dunukofia) |
| • Executive Chairman | Engr. Ikeobi Ejiofor |
| • Constituency | Hon. Ebele Ejiofor Anaocha 1 Hon. Ejike Okechukwu Anaocha 2 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 43.7 sq mi (113.2 km2) |
| Population (2022)[1] | |
| • Total | 405,000 |
| • Density | 9,300/sq mi (3,600/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (WAT) |
| NIPOST | 421001 |
| Climate | Aw |
| Website | https://anambrastate.gov.ng/local-government/anaocha |
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Economy edit
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 edit
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 edit
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 edit
- Emeka Nwokedi – conductor and music director
- Peter Obi - Former Governor of Anambra state
- Basil Ezeanolue - Professor of Otorhinolaryngology
References edit
- ^ "Anambra State: Subdivision". www.citypopulation.de. Retrieved 5 February 2024.
- ^ "Anaocha Local Government Area". www.manpower.com.ng. Retrieved 4 October 2023.
- ^ "Anaocha Local Government Area". www.manpower.com.ng. Retrieved 4 October 2023.
- LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREAS IN ANAMBRA STATE[permanent dead link] dated 21 July 2007; accessed 4 October 2007
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