Ihiala

Ihiala is a city in Nigeria, located in the southern part of Anambra State and within the region known as Igboland. It has long served as the local administrative capital of Ihiala Local Government Area. The Local Government Area has a population of about 430,800.

Ihiala
LGA and city
Ihiala
Coordinates: 5°51′14″N 6°51′36″E
Country	Nigeria
State	Anambra State
Government
• Type	Local Government
• Local Government Chairman	Mr. Kingsley Obi[1]
Area
• Total	116.1 sq mi (300.8 km2)
Population  (2022)[2]
• Total	430,800
• Density	3,700/sq mi (1,400/km2)
Time zone	UTC+1 (WAT)
National language	Igbo

Ihiala is the largest city in Ihiala Local Government Area which also consists of several other towns like Amorka, Azia, Lilu, Okija, Mbosi, Isseke, Orsumoghu, Ubuluisuzor and Uli.^[3] It lies in the agricultural belt of the state. Ihiala falls under the Anambra South senatorial district in Anambra State, Nigeria.^[4]

Ihiala is currently represented in the Federal House of Representatives by Honorable Ifeanyi Chudy Momah^[5] The Current Oluoha of Ihiala (Traditional Ruler) is Igwe Thomas Ikenna Amuta Obidiegwu. ,^[6]

Economy

The Ihiala LGA's economy heavily relies on agriculture, and the region is well-known for growing a variety of crops, including vegetables, cassava, yams, and cocoyams. Additionally, the region has a thriving commercial sector and is home to a number of marketplaces, including the Nkwor Ihiala and Nkwogbe markets. Numerous banks, hotels, and other private and public institutions are located in Ihiala LGA.^[7]

Boundaries

Ihiala region is located in the Southwest of Anambra State and to the Northwest, it shares a border with Nnewi Local Government. To the Northeast and the East, with IMO State and to the west with Ekwusigo Local Government. Also to the South is located the Delta State.^[8]

Climate

In Ihiala, the rainy season is warm, oppressive, and even overcast while the dry season is hot, muggy, and partly cloudy. Over the course of the year, the temperature typically varies from 67 °F to 87 °F and is rarely below 59 °F or above 90 °F.^[9][10]

Schools in ihiala

•Hope Secondary School Awka

•Vic Comprehensive Review School Awka

•First Foundation Secondary School

•Abbot Boy’s Secondary School Ihiala

•Umudimogo Primary School ihiala

•LJO Secondary School Ihiala

•Veritas Foundation School Ihiala

•Convent of St Mary Ihiala

•King Secondary School Ihiala

•Abbot Girl’s Secondary School Ihiala

•City Comprehensive Secondary School Ihiala

•Alpat Model Secondary School Ihiala

•Holy Ghost Juniorate Seminary

•Pacnodium Comprehensive Secondary School Ihiala

•Assured Care Secondary School

•Decimal Foundation School

•Elite International School

•Flora Field Secondary School

•Monic Children School

*Colleges in Ihiala :

•College of Nursing Sciences, Our Lady of Lourdes hospital complex ihiala

•School of Nursing and Midwifery

•Divine mercy College of Education ,^[11]

Notable people

• Dr. Chinwoke Mbadinuju, former Anambra governor. True son of Uli
• Ebuka Obi-Uchendu lawyer, former reality star on television and popular media personality. True son of Okija
• Olaudah Equiano, 18th-century African who gained freedom from slavery in the colonies, and became a prominent abolitionist in Great Britain.
• Ifeanyi Chudy Momah Politician, Lawyer, and Legislator. True son of Okija
• Allen Onyema, CEO of Air Peace Airlines, True son of Mbosi
• Odera Olivia Orji, actress, film director and film producer.
• Yvonne Orji Actress, Writer, Television Producer, Standup Comedian