Dunukofia
Dunukofia | |
|---|---|
 Interactive map of Dunukofia | |
| Country |  Nigeria |
| State | Anambra State |
| Capital | Ukpo |
| Government | |
| • Type | Local Government |
| • Local Government Chairman | Mr Augustine Onyemaobi Nonyelum[1] |
| Area | |
• Total | 75 km2 (29 sq mi) |
| Population (2022)[2] | |
• Total | 137,500 |
| • Density | 1,800/km2 (4,700/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (WAT) |
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 Umunnachi, Umudioka, Ukwulu and Nawgu. It shares boundaries with Awka North, Idemili North, Njikoka and Oyi Local Governments. Dunukofia falls under the Anambra Central senatorial district in Anambra State.[5]
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
[edit]The rainy and dry seasons are the two main seasons that Dunukofia LGA experiences each year. The region's average annual temperature is 28 °C (82 °F), and there are an average of 2,950 millimetres (116 in) of rain there each year.[7]
Economy
[edit]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]
Notable people
[edit]- Hon Sir Chukuwudi Okeke (Ikpoaku na Ukpo)
- Engr. Arthur Eze (Ozoigbondu)
- Charles Oramulu Onwuche - economist and political strategist
- Morocco Maduka[citation needed]
References
[edit]- ^ "List of Local Government Areas in Anambra State, and Their Chairmen". 27 September 2024.
- ^ "Anambra State: Subdivision". www.citypopulation.de. Retrieved 2024-02-05.
- ^ "Dunukofia Local Government Area, Anambra State". dunukofialga-anambra.ng. Retrieved 2025-06-29.
- ^ "List of Local Government Areas in Anambra State with Headquarters". Xplorer.ng. 2024-11-09. Retrieved 2025-06-30.
- ^ "Anambra Senatorial Districts". Centre for Community and Rural Development. Retrieved 2025-06-26.
- ^ "Nigeria: Administrative Division (States and Local Government Areas) - Population Statistics, Charts and Map". www.citypopulation.de. Retrieved 2025-06-30.
- ^ "Dunukofia Local Government Area". www.manpower.com.ng. Retrieved 2023-08-12.
- ^ "Dunukofia Postal Code | Post Code | Zip Code List". nigeriapostal.com. Retrieved 2023-08-12.
- ^ "Enhancing Income through Cocoyam Production, Processing and Consumption Patterns In Dunukofia Local Government Area of Anambra State, Nigeria".
State capital: Awka | ||
| Local government areas |  | |