Oyi
Oyi | |
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LGA and city | |
Interactive map of Oyi | |
| Coordinates: 6°10′36″N 6°51′43″E / 6.17667°N 6.86194°E | |
| Country | Nigeria |
| State | Anambra State |
| Area | |
• Total | 53.9 sq mi (139.7 km2) |
| Population (2022) | |
• Total | 239,700 |
| • Density | 4,444/sq mi (1,716/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (WAT) |
Oyi ⓘ is a Local Government Area in Anambra State, Nigeria. It is home to the Oyi people. The towns that make up the local government are Nkwelle-Ezunaka, Awkuzu, Ogbunike, Umunede Umunya and Nteje. This Local Government Area falls under the Anambra Central senatorial district in Anambra state.
Oyi/Ayamelum is a Federal Constituency represented by Hon Chinedu Eluemuno at the Federal House of Representatives, Abuja. Oyi have had many Council Chairmen including Chief Okonkwo Onuigbo (from Omor), Barr Solomon Ekwenze, Barr. Ifeyinwa Morah and Hon. Edwin Aghadiuno. It is part of the Greater Onitsha Metropolis.