Anaocha
Anaocha
Ala ọcha | ||
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Constituency Hon. Ebele Ejiofor Anaocha 1
Hon. Ejike Okechukwu Anaocha 2 | | |
Area | ||
• Total | 43.7 sq mi (113.2 km2) | |
Population (2022) UTC+1 (WAT) | ||
NIPOST | 421001 | |
Climate | Aw | |
Website | https://anambrastate.gov.ng/local-government/anaocha | |
Anaorebaixadoepi |
Anaocha is a
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
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
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
- Emeka Nwokedi – conductor and music director
- Peter Obi - Former Governor of Anambra state
- Basil Ezeanolue - Professor of Otorhinolaryngology
References
- ^ "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