Ihiala

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title: "Ihiala" type: doc version: 1 created: 2026-02-28 author: "Wikipedia contributors" status: active scope: public tags: ["local-government-areas-in-anambra-state", "local-government-areas-in-igboland", "populated-places-in-igboland", "towns-in-igboland"] topic_path: "general/local-government-areas-in-anambra-state" source: "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ihiala" license: "CC BY-SA 4.0" wikipedia_page_id: 0 wikipedia_revision_id: 0

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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. It lies in the agricultural belt of the state. Ihiala falls under the Anambra South senatorial district in Anambra State, Nigeria.

Ihiala is currently represented in the Federal House of Representatives by Honorable Paschal Agbodike

The Current Oluoha of Ihiala (Traditional Ruler) is Igwe Thomas Ikenna Amuta Obidiegwu. ,

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.

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.

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.

Schools in ihiala

•Hope Secondary School Akwa

•Vic Comprehensive Review School Ihiala

•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 ,

Notable people

References

References

  1. (27 September 2024). "List of Local Government Areas in Anambra State, and Their Chairmen".
  2. "Anambra State: Subdivision".
  3. "Ihiala L.G.A List of towns and villages {{!}} Nigeria Zip Codes".
  4. "Anambra Senatorial Districts".
  5. Reporter, Our. (2024-02-27). "Reps committee pledge support for HYPPADEC host communities".
  6. Onitsha, Emma Elekwa. (2025-04-25). "Lawmaker empowers 2000 in Anambra communities".
  7. "About Ihiala LGA - Ihiala Local Governtment Area".
  8. "Ihiala Local Government Area".
  9. "History".
  10. "Climate and Average Weather Year Round in Ihiala Nigeria".
  11. Atlas, Weather. "Yearly & Monthly weather - Ihiala, Nigeria".
  12. "::Schools List".

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