Idemili North


Idemili North is a Local Government Area in Anambra State, South-Central Nigeria. Towns that make up the local government are: Abacha, Abatete, Eziowelle, Ideani, Nkpor, Obosi, Ogidi, [Anambra State|Ogidi], Oraukwu, Uke, Umuoji. Its headquarters is located in Ogidi. It is part of the Greater Onitsha Metropolis. Idemili North falls under the Anambra North senatorial district in Anambra state. As at the 2006 census, this LGA has a total population of 431,005 people.

Economy

Idemili North LGA is a center for trade, and it is home to a number of markets, including the Uke market and the Building materials market. With crops including yam, cassava, cocoyam, and vegetables growing in the region, farming is another significant economic aspect of Idemili North LGA. The residents of Idemili North LGA also work in the fields of fishing, blacksmithing, and handicrafts.

Geography

Idemili North local government has a total area of about 390 square kilometers and the River Idemili flows within its territory.The local government experiences two distinct seasons, the rainy and the dry, with an estimated average temperature of 25°C for the region. According to calculations, the average humidity in the Idemili North local government is around 69 percent, and the average wind speed is around 11 km/h.

Schools

Here is the list of secondary schools in Idemili North Local Government Area:
Here is the list of tertiary institutions in Idemili North Local Government Area:
  • John Bosco Institute of Technology,, Obosi

Notable people