Aba North
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Aba North | |
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  Aba North Location in Nigeria | |
| Coordinates: 5°20′N 7°19′E / 5.333°N 7.317°E | |
| Country |  Nigeria |
| State | Abia State |
| Headquarters at: | Eziama Urata |
| Government | |
| • Local Government Chairman | Chief Victor Ubani |
| • Local Government Deputy Chairman | Mrs. Joy Iwuchukwu |
| Area | |
| • Total | 23 km2 (9 sq mi) |
| Population (2006 census) | |
| • Total | 107,488 |
| 3-digit postal code prefix | 450 |
| ISO 3166 code | NG.AB.AN |
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Aba North is a Local Government Area in Aba, Abia State, Nigeria.[1] In the year (1991) Aba North local government was created.[2] The headquarters is at Eziama Uratta.[3] It is amongst the local governments that make up Abia South senatorial zone.[4] Aba North is in the South East geopolitical zone of Nigeria. The Igbo ethnic group is predominant in the area.[4] The people of the area are mostly Christians and traditional worshippers with Igbo and English as the commonly spoken languages.[5] Aba North, an integral part of Ngwaland, consists of indigenes and migrants from other parts of the state who reside in Aba for entrepreneurial and other purposes.[6][7]
The postal code is 450.[8]
List of Towns and villages in Aba North[edit]
The towns and villages in Aba North include:
- Ogbor
- ụmụ ọla - egbelu
- ụmụ ọla - Okpulor
- Eziama
- Osusu
- Umuokoji
- uratta.[9]
Economy[edit]
Aba North Local government area is home to the popular Ariaria International Market which is one of Africa’s biggest markets.[10]
Geography[edit]
Aba North has an estimated average temperature of 28 degrees Celsius and a humidity of 72%. The Local Government Area encompasses an estimated 23 km2 in total.[10]
References[edit]
- ^ Brinkmann, Robert; Garren, Sandra J. (2018-04-30). The Palgrave Handbook of Sustainability: Case Studies and Practical Solutions. Springer. ISBN 978-3-319-71389-2.
- ^ NigeriaGalleria (2021). "Brief History of Abia State".
- ^ "Aba North LGA". www.finelib.com. Retrieved 2022-07-15.
- ^ a b Nigeria, Media (2018-02-22). "Senatorial Districts In Abia State". Media Nigeria. Retrieved 2022-07-15.
- ^ Nigeria, Media (2022-02-15). "History Of Aba North LGA, Abia State". Media Nigeria. Retrieved 2022-07-15.
- ^ admin (2014-11-24). "2015: Ukwa-Ngwa bloc and Abia politics". Businessday NG. Retrieved 2023-11-14.
- ^ "About Us". www.ngwacommunityuk.org. Retrieved 2023-11-14.
- ^ "Post Offices". NIPOST. Archived from the original on 7 October 2009. Retrieved 2009-10-20.
- ^ "List of Towns and Villages in Aba North LGA". Nigeria Zip Codes. 2014-02-14. Retrieved 2022-07-15.
- ^ a b "Aba North Local Government Area". www.manpower.com.ng. Retrieved 2022-09-07.
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