Dunukofia Local Government Area
Compact central Anambra LGA containing communities including Ukpo, Ifitedunu and Umunnachi. Agriculture and commerce are important local activities.
About Dunukofia LGA
Compact central Anambra LGA containing communities including Ukpo, Ifitedunu and Umunnachi. Agriculture and commerce are important local activities.
About Dunukofia LGA — Key Facts & Context
Dunukofia Local Government Area (LGA) is one of the many LGAs that make up Anambra State in Nigeria. Local Government Areas are the third tier of government in Nigeria, below the federal and state governments. Each LGA is governed by an elected Local Government Chairman and councillors, responsible for primary education, basic healthcare, local roads, and community development.
Size and Geography
Dunukofia LGA covers an area of approximately 72 km². Its administrative headquarters is at Ukpo.
Dunukofia LGA and Anambra State
As part of Anambra State in the South East geopolitical zone, Dunukofia LGA contributes to the political, economic, and cultural character of the state. To see all LGAs in Anambra State, visit the full LGA listing.
Frequently Asked Questions — Dunukofia LGA
What is Dunukofia LGA known for?
Compact central Anambra LGA containing communities including Ukpo, Ifitedunu and Umunnachi. Agriculture and commerce are important local activities.
What is the headquarters of Dunukofia LGA?
The headquarters of Dunukofia LGA is Ukpo, Anambra State, Nigeria.
Which local government is Dunukofia in Anambra State?
Dunukofia is its own Local Government Area (LGA) in Anambra State, Nigeria. Its headquarters is Ukpo. The LGA covers an area of approximately 72 km².
What are the communities in Dunukofia LGA?
The major communities in Dunukofia LGA are centred around its headquarters (Ukpo) and include numerous residential, commercial, and rural settlements within its boundaries.
When was Dunukofia LGA created?
Dunukofia LGA was established during Nigeria's local government reform exercises, as part of the process of creating the current 774 LGAs across Nigeria.
How large is Dunukofia LGA in Anambra State?
Dunukofia LGA covers an area of approximately 72 square kilometres (km²), making it one of the LGAs in Anambra State.
What is the population of Dunukofia LGA?
Accurate, up-to-date population data for Dunukofia LGA is not available, as Nigeria's last official census was conducted in 2006. Current figures are based on projections from that census.