Ohaukwu
LGA in Ebonyi State, Nigeria
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Ohaukwu ⓘ is a Local Government Area of Ebonyi State, Nigeria.
Ohaukwu
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| Motto: Land of God | |
 Interactive map of Ohaukwu | |
| Country |  Nigeria |
| State | Ebonyi State |
| Capital | Abakaliki |
| Government | |
| • Type | Democratic system of government |
| • local government chairman | Hon. Odono ikechukwu |
| Area | |
• Total | 273.3 sq mi (707.8 km2) |
| Population (2022)[1] | |
• Total | 291,300 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (WAT) |
| Postal code | 481 |
The postal code of the area is 481.[2]
Geography and economy
Ohaukwu LGA is 517 square kilometers in size, and its average temperature is 28 degrees Celsius. The average wind speed in the region is believed to be 9 km/h, and the area experiences two different seasons: the dry and the wet seasons.[3][4]
Ohaukwu LGA boasts a number of markets, including the Okwor Mgbo and Eke Ichi Idokpo markets, where a wide range of goods are purchased and sold. Farming is also a key element of the economy of Ohaukwu LGA with crops such as cassava, cocoyam, maize, rice, and vegetables growing in considerable amounts within the area. The Ohaukwu LGA's residents also participate in blacksmithing, livestock husbandry, and crafts.[3]
