Aba North

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Aba North
LGA
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Aba North
Location in Nigeria
Coordinates: 5°20′N7°19′E / 5.333°N 7.317°E / 5.333; 7.317
Country Flag of Nigeria.svg Nigeria
State Abia State
Headquarters at:Eziama Urata
Government
 • Local Government ChairmanChief Victor Ubani 
 • Local Government Deputy ChairmanMrs. Joy Iwuchukwu
Area
 • Total
23 km2 (9 sq mi)
Population
 (2006 census)
 • Total
106,844 [1]
3-digit postal code prefix
450
ISO 3166 code NG.AB.AN
Aba North

Aba North is a Local Government Area in Aba, Abia State, Nigeria. [2] In the year (1991) Aba North local government was created. [3] The headquarters is at Eziama Uratta. [4] It is amongst the local governments that make up Abia South senatorial zone. [5] Aba North is in the South East geopolitical zone of Nigeria. The Igbo ethnic group is predominant in the area. [5] The people of the area are mostly Christians and traditional worshippers with Igbo and English as the commonly spoken languages. [6] Aba North, an integral part of Ngwaland, consists of indigenes and migrants from other parts of the state who reside in Aba for entrepreneurial and other purposes. [7] [8] [5]

Contents

The postal code is 450. [9]

List of Towns and villages in Aba North

The towns and villages in Aba North include:

Economy

Aba North Local government area is home to the popular Ariaria International Market which is one of Africa’s biggest markets. [11]

Geography

Aba North has an estimated average temperature of 28 degrees Celsius and a humidity of 72%. The Local Government Area encompasses an estimated 23 km2 in total. [11]

References

  1. ↑ https://www.citypopulation.de/en/nigeria/admin/NGA001__abia/
  2. ↑ Brinkmann, Robert; Garren, Sandra J. (2018-04-30). The Palgrave Handbook of Sustainability: Case Studies and Practical Solutions. Springer. ISBN   978-3-319-71389-2.
  3. ↑ NigeriaGalleria (2021). "Brief History of Abia State".
  4. ↑ "Aba North LGA". www.finelib.com. Retrieved 2022-07-15.
  5. 1 2 3 Nigeria, Media (2018-02-22). "Senatorial Districts In Abia State". Media Nigeria. Retrieved 2022-07-15.
  6. ↑ Nigeria, Media (2022-02-15). "History Of Aba North LGA, Abia State". Media Nigeria. Retrieved 2022-07-15.
  7. ↑ admin (2014-11-24). "2015: Ukwa-Ngwa bloc and Abia politics". Businessday NG. Retrieved 2023-11-14.
  8. ↑ "About Us". www.ngwacommunityuk.org. Retrieved 2023-11-14.
  9. ↑ "Post Offices". NIPOST. Archived from the original on 7 October 2009. Retrieved 2009-10-20.
  10. ↑ "List of Towns and Villages in Aba North LGA". Nigeria Zip Codes. 2014-02-14. Retrieved 2022-07-15.
  11. 1 2 "Aba North Local Government Area". www.manpower.com.ng. Retrieved 2022-09-07.


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