Ihiala
Ihiala | |
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LGA and city | |
Interactive map of Ihiala | |
Ihiala | |
| Coordinates: 5°51′14″N 6°51′36″E / 5.85389°N 6.86000°E | |
| Country | Nigeria |
| State | Anambra State |
| Government | |
| • Type | Local Government |
| • Local Government Chairman | Mr. Kingsley Obi |
| Area | |
• Total | 116.1 sq mi (300.8 km2) |
| Population (2022) | |
• Total | 430,800 |
| • Density | 3,709/sq mi (1,432/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (WAT) |
| National language | Igbo |
Ihiala ⓘ is a city in Nigeria, located in the southern part of Anambra State and within the region known as Igboland. It has long served as the local administrative capital of Ihiala Local Government Area. The Local Government Area has a population of about 430,800.
Ihiala is the largest city in Ihiala Local Government Area which also consists of several other towns like Amorka, Azia, Lilu, Okija, Mbosi, Isseke, Orsumoghu, Ubuluisuzor and Uli. It lies in the agricultural belt of the state. Ihiala falls under the Anambra South senatorial district in Anambra State, Nigeria.
Ihiala is currently represented in the Federal House of Representatives by Honorable Paschal Agbodike
The Current Oluoha of Ihiala (Traditional Ruler) is Igwe Thomas Ikenna Amuta Obidiegwu. ,