Ihiala
LGA and city in Anambra State, Nigeria
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Ihiala ⓘ 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 | |
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LGA and city | |
 Interactive map of Ihiala | |
  Ihiala | |
| Coordinates: 5°51′14″N 6°51′36″E | |
| Country |  Nigeria |
| State | Anambra State |
| Government | |
| • Type | Local Government |
| • Local Government Chairman | Mr. Kingsley Obi[1] |
| Area | |
• Total | 116.1 sq mi (300.8 km2) |
| Population (2022)[2] | |
• Total | 430,800 |
| • Density | 3,709/sq mi (1,432/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (WAT) |
| National language | Igbo |
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
Climate
Notable people
- Dr. Chinwoke Mbadinuju, former Anambra governor. True son of Uli
- Ebuka Obi-Uchendu lawyer, former reality star on television and popular media personality. True son of Okija
- Olaudah Equiano, 18th-century African who gained freedom from slavery in the colonies, and became a prominent abolitionist in Great Britain.
- Ifeanyi Chudy Momah Politician, Lawyer, and Legislator. True son of Okija
- Allen Onyema, CEO of Air Peace Airlines, True son of Mbosi
- Odera Olivia Orji, actress, film director and film producer.
- Yvonne Orji Actress, Writer, Television Producer, Standup Comedian
- Paschal Agbodike, Former Deputy Speaker of the 7th legislature of the Anambra State House of Assembly; Member representing Ihiala federal constituency in the federal house of representative.