Anambra State • Local Government Areas

All 21 Local Government Areas of Anambra State

Complete list of every LGA in Anambra State — headquarters, land area, population, notable communities, and key economic facts.

21 LGAs
4,887 Total km²
613 Largest (km²)

Anambra State LGA Records

Largest LGA by Area Anambra West 613 km² HQ: Nzam
Smallest LGA by Area Orumba South 24 km² HQ: Umunze
State Capital Awka Administrative & economic hub

Complete List of LGAs in Anambra State

# LGA Name Headquarters Area (km²)
1 Aguata Aguata 534
2 Anambra East Otuocha 418
3 Anambra West Largest Nzam 613
4 Anaocha Neni 109
5 Awka North Achalla 356
6 Awka South Awka 175
7 Ayamelum Anaku 196
8 Dunukofia Ukpo 72
9 Ekwusigo Ozubulu 104
10 Idemili North Ogidi 66
11 Idemili South Ojoto 145
12 Ihiala Ihiala 310
13 Njikoka Abagana 81
14 Nnewi North Nnewi 128
15 Nnewi South Ukpor 176
16 Ogbaru Atani 504
17 Onitsha North Onitsha 305
18 Onitsha South Fegge 196
19 Orumba North Ajalli 44
20 Orumba South Smallest Umunze 24
21 Oyi Nkwelle Ezunaka 331

21 LGAs total. Combined land area: 4,887 km².

Detailed Profile of Each LGA in Anambra State

Each Local Government Area in Anambra State has a distinct character, history, and economic function. Below is a comprehensive profile of all 21 LGAs.

Headquarters Aguata
Land area 534 km²

Large southern Anambra LGA containing communities including Isuofia, where Governor Charles Soludo originates. Agriculture, commerce and residential development are important activities.

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Headquarters Otuocha
Land area 418 km²

Riverine LGA on the eastern side of the Anambra River. Agriculture, rice production, fishing and floodplain activities are important to the local economy.

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Anambra West LGA

Largest by area
Headquarters Nzam
Land area 613 km²

Predominantly riverine and agricultural LGA along the lower Niger basin. Fishing, rice cultivation and other agricultural activities are important.

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Headquarters Neni
Land area 109 km²

Central Anambra LGA containing communities including Neni, Agulu and Adazi. Known for agriculture, commerce, education and cultural heritage.

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Headquarters Achalla
Land area 356 km²

LGA north of the state capital containing communities including Achalla and surrounding settlements. Agriculture and residential expansion are important.

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Headquarters Awka
Land area 175 km²

Home of Awka, the capital of Anambra State. The LGA contains major government institutions, Nnamdi Azikiwe University facilities, businesses, markets and residential districts.

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Headquarters Anaku
Land area 196 km²

Northern riverine LGA known for agriculture, rice cultivation and fishing. Communities are closely connected to the Anambra River and surrounding floodplains.

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Headquarters Ukpo
Land area 72 km²

Compact central Anambra LGA containing communities including Ukpo, Ifitedunu and Umunnachi. Agriculture and commerce are important local activities.

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Headquarters Ozubulu
Land area 104 km²

Southern Anambra LGA containing Ozubulu and surrounding communities. Agriculture, trade, small-scale industry and construction-related activities are important.

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Headquarters Ogidi
Land area 66 km²

Densely populated urbanising LGA containing Ogidi, Nkpor and other major communities. Commerce, manufacturing, transport and residential development are significant.

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Headquarters Ojoto
Land area 145 km²

Southern LGA with communities including Ojoto, Nnobi and Awka-Etiti. Agriculture, commerce and residential development are important.

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Headquarters Ihiala
Land area 310 km²

Southern Anambra LGA and important agricultural and commercial area. It contains communities including Okija and is associated with cocoa, oil palm and food-crop production.

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Headquarters Abagana
Land area 81 km²

Central Anambra LGA containing Abagana, Enugwu-Ukwu and Nawfia. The area has strong traditional institutions, agriculture, commerce and residential development.

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Headquarters Nnewi
Land area 128 km²

Major industrial and commercial LGA centred on Nnewi. It is internationally associated with indigenous entrepreneurship, manufacturing, automobile businesses and industrial development.

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Headquarters Ukpor
Land area 176 km²

Southern LGA containing Ukpor and other communities around the Nnewi area. Agriculture, commerce and industrial activities are important.

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Headquarters Atani
Land area 504 km²

Large riverine LGA west of the Niger River. Fishing, agriculture, sand-related activities, transportation and trade are important to the local economy.

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Headquarters Onitsha
Land area 305 km²

Major urban LGA containing parts of Onitsha and important commercial districts including the Onitsha Main Market area.

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Headquarters Fegge
Land area 196 km²

Densely populated urban LGA forming part of metropolitan Onitsha. Commerce, transport, manufacturing and services dominate the local economy.

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Headquarters Ajalli
Land area 44 km²

Highland LGA containing Oko and other historic communities. Federal Polytechnic Oko is one of the major institutions in the area.

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Orumba South LGA

Smallest by area
Headquarters Umunze
Land area 24 km²

Southern highland LGA headquartered at Umunze. It is known for agriculture and educational institutions including the Federal College of Education (Technical), Umunze.

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Headquarters Nkwelle Ezunaka
Land area 331 km²

Central Anambra LGA containing Ogbunike, Nkwelle Ezunaka and other communities. Ogbunike Caves are one of the state's major tourist attractions.

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About Local Government Areas in Anambra State

Local Government Areas (LGAs) are the third tier of government in Nigeria, below the federal and state governments. Anambra State has 21 LGAs.

What Is an LGA Chairman?

Each LGA in Anambra State is headed by an elected Local Government Chairman.

History of LGA Creation in Nigeria

Nigeria's current 774 LGAs were created through a series of administrative reforms. For the full story, see the guide to History of State Creation in Nigeria.

Frequently Asked Questions — Anambra State LGAs

How many local government areas does Anambra State have?

Anambra State has 21 Local Government Areas (LGAs).

What are the 21 local governments of Anambra State?

The 21 Local Government Areas of Anambra State are: Aguata, Anambra East, Anambra West, Anaocha, Awka North, Awka South, Ayamelum, Dunukofia, Ekwusigo, Idemili North, Idemili South, Ihiala, Njikoka, Nnewi North, Nnewi South, Ogbaru, Onitsha North, Onitsha South, Orumba North, Orumba South, Oyi.

What is the biggest local government in Anambra State?

Anambra West LGA is the largest local government area in Anambra State by land area, covering approximately 613 km². Its headquarters is Nzam.

What is the smallest local government in Anambra State?

Orumba South LGA is the smallest local government area in Anambra State by land area, covering approximately 24 km².

Which local government area in Anambra State is the richest?

Economic value varies by LGA based on natural resources, commerce, and infrastructure. The LGA containing the state capital — Awka — typically has the highest concentration of economic activity and government institutions.

What is an LGA in Nigeria?

LGA stands for Local Government Area. It is the third tier of government in Nigeria, below the federal government and state governments. Nigeria has 774 LGAs in total across its 36 states and the FCT. Each LGA is headed by an elected chairman and councillors. LGAs receive federal allocations monthly from the Federation Account and are responsible for primary education, basic healthcare, community development, and local roads.