Nkwerre
LGA and Town in Imo State, Nigeria
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Nkwerreⓘ is one of the Local Government Areas in Imo State, South-East, Nigeria. It is situated in Nkwerre town where the name of the local government area was derived. Its population was placed at 80,270 from the 2006 population census[2] with an area of 38.447 km.[3] It is known for its thick vegetation which is supposed to prevent soil erosion however, it is erosion prone area.[4]
Nkwerre
Nkwerre Ọkwara Eshi | |
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LGA and Town | |
Nkwerre Headquarters Entrance | |
 Interactive map of Nkwerre | |
  Nkwerre Location in Nigeria | |
| Coordinates: 5°45′0″N 7°06′0″E | |
| Country |  Nigeria |
| State | Imo State |
| Government | |
| • Local Government Chairman | Emmanuel Chiedozie Chukunyere [1] |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (WAT) |
| Postal code | 471 |
The postal code of the local government area is 471.[5] In 2015, Hezekiah University was built in Nkwerre, Ishiala umudi.[6] Nkwerre community that gave the local government area its name was known for its indigenous technology of blacksmithing ingenuity. This endeared the community the name, "Nkwerre Opia Egbe" meaning "Nkwerre, the manufacturer of gun."[7]
Climate
History
Notable places in Nkwerre
- Hezekiah University, Ishiala Umudi.
- Harmony Aguoru Foundation.
- NYSC Temporary Orientation Camp (Formerly Girl's Model Secondary School)
- Stratford Hotel
- Jessica Hotel
- Nkwerre Country Club
- Nkwerre Aborigines Union Building
Notable Nkwerre natives
- Uzor Arukwe, actor
- Destiny Chukunyere, singer
- Ndubisi Chukunyere, football player
- Linda Ikeji, celebrity blogger
- Oma Nnadi, Actor
