Idemili South

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Idemili South
Idemmiri
LGA
CountryFlag of Nigeria.svg  Nigeria
State Anambra State
Government
  TypeLocal government
Area
  Total39.7 sq mi (102.9 km2)
Population
 (2022) [1]
  Total294,700
  Density7,400/sq mi (2,900/km2)
Time zone UTC+1 (WAT)
P.o.Box
[2] 434112, 434115, 434111, 434113, 434012, 434116, 434017, 434116, 434117, 434114.
Area code 434
Website http://idemilisouthlg.com.ng/idemili/
Idemili South

Idemili South is a Local Government Area in Anambra State, South-East Nigeria. The headquarters is Ojoto secretariate which was built by Hon Sylva . G. Abasilim the first elected council chairman and was commissioned by Prof Audu Ogbe when he was the People's democratic party National chairman and this was done under Gov. Mbadinuju Chimaroke [3] and the estimated number of people is 159,631. [4] The towns that make up the local government are Akwu-Ukwu, Alor, Awka-Etiti, Ojoto, Nnokwa, Oba and Nnobi. [5]

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Geography

The River Idemili flows through the 700 square kilometer territory of the Idemili South Local Government Area. With an average temperature of 25 degrees Celsius, the LGA has two different seasons: the rainy season and the dry season. Idemili South LGA experiences a 69 percent average humidity level and an 11 km/h average wind speed. [6]

Economy

Farming is a key economic activity in Idemili south LGA with crops such as vegetables, cassava, yam, and rice cultivated in the area. The LGA also hosts several markets such as the Afor Nnobi market and the Ezeihulu market. Idemili South LGA also hosts a number of hotels, banks, and publicly and privately owned institutions. [7]

Schools

Here is the list of secondary schools in Idemili South Local Government Area:

Notable people


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