Ihiala Local Government Area
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.
About Ihiala LGA
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.
About Ihiala LGA — Key Facts & Context
Ihiala 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
Ihiala LGA covers an area of approximately 310 km². Its administrative headquarters is at Ihiala.
Ihiala LGA and Anambra State
As part of Anambra State in the South East geopolitical zone, Ihiala 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 — Ihiala LGA
What is Ihiala LGA known for?
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.
What is the headquarters of Ihiala LGA?
The headquarters of Ihiala LGA is Ihiala, Anambra State, Nigeria.
Which local government is Ihiala in Anambra State?
Ihiala is its own Local Government Area (LGA) in Anambra State, Nigeria. Its headquarters is Ihiala. The LGA covers an area of approximately 310 km².
What are the communities in Ihiala LGA?
The major communities in Ihiala LGA are centred around its headquarters (Ihiala) and include numerous residential, commercial, and rural settlements within its boundaries.
When was Ihiala LGA created?
Ihiala 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 Ihiala LGA in Anambra State?
Ihiala LGA covers an area of approximately 310 square kilometres (km²), making it one of the LGAs in Anambra State.
What is the population of Ihiala LGA?
Accurate, up-to-date population data for Ihiala LGA is not available, as Nigeria's last official census was conducted in 2006. Current figures are based on projections from that census.