Aguata

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Aguata
LGA and town
Nickname: 
The Orient Colossus
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Aguata
Location in Nigeria
Coordinates: 6°01′0″N7°05′0″E / 6.01667°N 7.08333°E / 6.01667; 7.08333
CountryFlag of Nigeria.svg Nigeria
State Anambra State
Local Government Aguata
Government
  Type Local Government
  Local Government ChairmanChibueze Ofobuike [1]
Area
  Total
195 km2 (75 sq mi)
Population
 (2006)[ citation needed ]
  Total
370,172
  Density1,898/km2 (4,920/sq mi)
Time zone UTC+1 (WAT)
Postal code
422xxx
Area code 046
Website aguata.an.gov.ng
Aguata

Aguata is a Local Government Area in Anambra State, Nigeria, [2] which falls under the Anambra South senatorial district. [3] A major part of its headquarters falls into the town of Aguluezechukwu, [4] while a smaller part falls into Ekwulobia. [5] [6] [7] [8] The LGA has a population of 286,897 people. [9]

Contents

Economy

In this region, subsistence farming is a common economic activity, and the Eke and Nkwo marketplaces serve as platforms for the interchange of a wide range of commodities and services. Numerous businesses, such as hotels, banking institutions (particularly microfinance banks), and other enterprises are located in the Aguata LGA. [10]

Ekwulobia

Ediokpalaeze post office, Aguata Ediokpalaeze Post Office, Aguata. Anambra State.jpg
Ediokpalaeze post office, Aguata

Ekwulobia, the largest town in Aguata, is expanding rapidly to a population of about 100,000 people. It is the major commercial town in the area. Most Nigerian commercial banks maintain their branches there. It also boasts a small-sized stadium, a federal prison (part of which falls into Ezinifite), and a major market, Eke Market. Several new agricultural factories [11] established around Ekwulobia town have also attracted workers. Ekwulobia is also a major transit hub from which travellers can connect to other far-flung cities in Nigeria. There is public transport that runs daily from Ekwulobia to Onitsha, Nnewi, Awka, Port Harcourt, Lagos, Abuja, Enugu, and Abakaliki, among other places.[ citation needed ]

In the area of hospitality, the town has a few hotels, such as Orthon Palace Hotels, [12] the Chicago Hotel, Vonic Hotel and resort, [13] and Logart Hills Hotel.[ citation needed ]

Climate

In Aguata, the dry season is muggy and partially cloudy, and the climate is warm all year round. The wet season is overcast. The average annual temperature ranges from 17 to 30 degrees Celsius, rarely falling below 13 or rising over 31., [14] [15] [16]

Other towns in Aguata L.G.A

Prominent natives

Culture

The "Awuka" masquerade of Aguluezechukwu and 'Nkpokiti Ije Enu Dance' are noted for their unique dance steps and have won accolades in Anambra State. [19]

References

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  2. "List of Local Governments in Anambra State". nigerianfinder.com. Retrieved 10 September 2021.
  3. "Anambra Senatorial Districts". Centre for Community and Rural Development. Retrieved 26 June 2025.
  4. "Mindat.org". mindat.org. Retrieved 28 June 2025.
  5. "Official Anambra State Government Website for Aguata Local Government". Anambra State Government. Retrieved 15 August 2024.
  6. "History of Aguata Local Government". Anambra State Government. Retrieved 15 August 2024.
  7. Adeleke, Dr. Wale. "Brief history of Aguata – Aguata". NaijaSky. Retrieved 13 May 2016.
  8. "Anambra South Senatorial District". Centre for Community and Rural Development. Retrieved 25 June 2025.
  9. "Nigeria: Administrative Division (States and Local Government Areas) – Population Statistics, Charts and Map". citypopulation.de. Retrieved 30 June 2025.
  10. "Aguata Local Government Area". manpower.com.ng. Retrieved 4 October 2023.
  11. "Ekwulobia | African Culture and Traditional Blog | Page 2". olivernwokedi.wordpress.com. Retrieved 13 May 2016.
  12. "Orthon Palace Hotels Ekwulobia – Ekwulobia, Anambra, Nigeria – Lodging" . Retrieved 13 May 2016 via Facebook.
  13. "Vonic Hotel and Resort « HEYHOTELS.COM.NG". heyplaces.com.ng. Retrieved 28 July 2021.
  14. "Ekwulobia Weather – AccuWeather Forecast for Anambra Nigeria". AccuWeather. Archived from the original on 15 October 2015. Retrieved 28 June 2025.
  15. "Aguata Climate, Weather by Month, Average Temperature (Nigeria) – Weather Spark". weatherspark.com. Retrieved 12 August 2023.
  16. "Simulated historical climate & weather data for Aguata". meteoblue. Retrieved 12 August 2023.
  17. "Towns & Villages in Aguata « Anambra State « Nigeria". Towns & Villages. 30 August 2022. Retrieved 28 June 2025.
  18. "Olanrewaju Oguntoyibo: Chukwuma Soludo and the race to 2014 – The ScoopNG". The ScoopNG. 19 March 2013. Retrieved 13 May 2016.
  19. Prince Amaechi Peterkin Okafor (2 May 2014), Aguluezechukwu Ownned Masquerade, archived from the original on 21 December 2021, retrieved 13 May 2016