Obingwa Obiomangwa | |
|---|---|
| Country |  Nigeria |
| State | Abia State |
| Capital | Mgboko |
| Government | |
| • Type | Democratic |
| Area | |
| • Total | 153 sq mi (395 km2) |
| Population (2006) | |
| • Total | 181,439 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (WAT) |
Obingwa is a Local Government Area of Abia State, Nigeria. Its headquarters are in the town of Mgboko.
It has an area of 395 km2 and a population of 181,439 at the 2006 census.
The postal code of the area is 453. [1]
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