Idemili South Local Government Area
Southern LGA with communities including Ojoto, Nnobi and Awka-Etiti. Agriculture, commerce and residential development are important.
About Idemili South LGA
Southern LGA with communities including Ojoto, Nnobi and Awka-Etiti. Agriculture, commerce and residential development are important.
About Idemili South LGA — Key Facts & Context
Idemili South 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
Idemili South LGA covers an area of approximately 145 km². Its administrative headquarters is at Ojoto.
Idemili South LGA and Anambra State
As part of Anambra State in the South East geopolitical zone, Idemili South 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 — Idemili South LGA
What is Idemili South LGA known for?
Southern LGA with communities including Ojoto, Nnobi and Awka-Etiti. Agriculture, commerce and residential development are important.
What is the headquarters of Idemili South LGA?
The headquarters of Idemili South LGA is Ojoto, Anambra State, Nigeria.
Which local government is Idemili South in Anambra State?
Idemili South is its own Local Government Area (LGA) in Anambra State, Nigeria. Its headquarters is Ojoto. The LGA covers an area of approximately 145 km².
What are the communities in Idemili South LGA?
The major communities in Idemili South LGA are centred around its headquarters (Ojoto) and include numerous residential, commercial, and rural settlements within its boundaries.
When was Idemili South LGA created?
Idemili South 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 Idemili South LGA in Anambra State?
Idemili South LGA covers an area of approximately 145 square kilometres (km²), making it one of the LGAs in Anambra State.
What is the population of Idemili South LGA?
Accurate, up-to-date population data for Idemili South LGA is not available, as Nigeria's last official census was conducted in 2006. Current figures are based on projections from that census.