Dunukofia

Dunukofia is a Local Government Area in Anambra State, South-East Nigeria. ,^[3] Towns that make up the local government are Ukpo, the headquarters;^[4] Ifitedunu, Dunukofia Umunnachi, Umudioka, Ukwulu and Nawgu. It shares boundaries with Awka North, Idemili North, Njikoka and Oyi Local Governments. Dunukofia falls under the Anambra North senatorial district in Anambra State.^[5]

Dunukofia
Local Government Area
Country	Nigeria
State	Anambra State
Government
• Type	Local Government
• Local Government Chairman	Mr Augustine Onyemaobi Nonyelum[1]
Area
• Total	29 sq mi (75 km2)
Population  (2022)[2]
• Total	137,500
• Density	4,700/sq mi (1,800/km2)
Time zone	UTC+1 (WAT)

The population is predominantly agrarian, but major in-roads have been made in commerce and education. Population density here is among the highest in all of Nigeria. There are general hospitals at Ifitedunu and Ukpo. There are also a dozen high schools for boys and girls. Dunukofia is among the most accessible local governments in Anambra State, with federal and state roads crossing it at different points. St Mary's High School Ifitedunu is categorised as one of the oldest post-primary schools in Anambra State. As at the 2006 census, this LGA has a total population of 96,517 people.^[6]

Geography

The rainy and dry seasons are the two main seasons that Dunukofia LGA experiences each year. The region's average annual temperature is 28 degrees Celsius, and there are an average of 2950 mm of rain there each year.^[7]

Economy

In Dunukofia LGA, a variety of crops, including yam, rice, cassava, and maize, are grown, and farming is the primary economic activity of the locals. Dunukofia LGA, which is home to a multitude of markets like the Afor Igwe market in Umudioka, is a hub of commerce as well.^[8][9]

Climate

Dunukofia, located in Anambra State, Nigeria, experiences a tropical wet and dry or savanna climate. The region has two main seasons: a rainy season and a dry season. The average annual temperature is around 28°C, with approximately 2950mm of rainfall per year.^{[citation needed]}

Schools

The following secondary schools are in Dunukofia Local Government Area:

• St. Mary's High School, Ifitedunu
• Walter Eze Memorial Secondary School, Ukpo
• Community Secondary School, Umunnachi
• Nneamaka Girls' Secondary School, Ifitedunu
• Community Secondary School, Ukpo
• Community Secondary School, Ukwulu
• Girls Secondary School, Umudioka
• Community Secondary School, Nawgu ,^[10]

Notable people

• Hon Sir Chukuwudi Okeke (Ikpoaku na Ukpo)
• Engr. Arthur Eze (Ozoigbondu)
• Charles Oramulu Onwuche - economist and political strategist
• Morocco Maduka^{[citation needed]}