Dunukofia

Dunukofia
Local Government Area
Country	Nigeria
State	Anambra State
Government
• Chairman	Hon Chukwuemeka Patrick Chinweze
Area
• Total	29 sq mi (75 km2)
Population  (2022) [1]
• Total	137,500
• Density	4,700/sq mi (1,800/km2)
Time zone	UTC+1 (WAT)

Dunukofia is a Local Government Area in Anambra State, South-East Nigeria. Towns that make up the local government are Ukpo, the headquarters; Ifitedunu, Dunukofia Umunnachi, Umudioka, Ukwulu and Nawgu. It shares boundaries with Awka North, Idemili North, Njikoka and Oyi Local Governments.

The population is predominantly agrarian, but major in-roads have been made in commerce and education. Population density here is among the highest in all of Nigeria. There are general hospitals at Ifitedunu and Ukpo. There are also a dozen high schools for boys and girls. Dunukofia is among the most accessible local governments in Anambra State, with federal and state roads crossing it at different points. St Mary's High School Ifitedunu is categorised as one of the oldest post-primary schools in Anambra State.

Geography

The rainy and dry seasons are the two main seasons that Dunukofia LGA experiences each year. The region's average annual temperature is 28 degrees Celsius, and there are an average of 2950 mm of rain there each year. ^[2]

Economy

In Dunukofia LGA, a variety of crops, including yam, rice, cassava, and maize, are grown, and farming is the primary economic activity of the locals. Dunukofia LGA, which is home to a multitude of markets like the Afor Igwe market in Umudioka, is a hub of commerce as well. ^{[3] [4]}

Schools

The following secondary schools are in Dunukofia Local Government Area:

• St. Mary's High School, Ifitedunu
• Walter Eze Memorial Secondary School, Ukpo
• Community Secondary School, Umunnachi
• Nneamaka Girls' Secondary School, Ifitedunu
• Community Secondary School, Ukpo
• Community Secondary School, Ukwulu
• Girls Secondary School, Umudioka
• Community Secondary School, Nawgu

Notable people

• Hon Sir Chukuwudi Okeke (Ikpoaku na Ukpo)
• Engr. Arthur Eze (Ozoigbondu)
• Charles Oramulu Onwuche - economist and political strategist
• Morocco Maduka

References

1. "Anambra State: Subdivision". www.citypopulation.de. Retrieved 2024-02-05.
2. "Dunukofia Local Government Area". www.manpower.com.ng. Retrieved 2023-08-12.
3. "Dunukofia Postal Code | Post Code | Zip Code List". nigeriapostal.com. Retrieved 2023-08-12.
4. "Enhancing Income through Cocoyam Production, Processing and Consumption Patterns In Dunukofia Local Government Area of Anambra State, Nigeria".

• LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREAS IN ANAMBRA STATE ^{[ permanent dead link ‍]} dated July 21, 2007; accessed October 4, 2007