Igbo-Ukwu

Igbo-Ukwu
9th century Igbo-Ukwu bronze ceremonial staff head
9th century Igbo-Ukwu bronze ceremonial staff head
Igbo-Ukwu is located in Nigeria
Igbo-Ukwu
Igbo-Ukwu
Location in Nigeria
Coordinates: 6°1′N 7°1′E / 6.017°N 7.017°E / 6.017; 7.017
CountryNigeria
StateAnambra
LGAAguata
Government
 • KingIgwe (His Royal Highness) Martin N. Ezeh (Idu II)[1]
Population
 (2007)
 • Total79,317
 • Ethnicity
Igbo
 • Religion
Christianity
Odinani
Time zoneUTC+1 (WAT)
National languageIgbo language

Igbo-Ukwu (English: Great Igbo) is a town in the Nigerian state of Anambra in the south-central part of the country. The town comprises three quarters namely Obiuno, Ngo, and Ihite (an agglomeration of 4 quarters) with several villages within each quarter and thirty-six (36) administrative wards. It is also bordered by Ora-eri, Ichida, Azigbo, Ezinifite, Amichi, Isuofia, Ikenga and some other towns.[2]

  1. ^ Rothmans, William (25 February 2014). "Igwe Eze Calls On FG To Expand Roads". Orient Newspaper. Archived from the original on 19 April 2014. Retrieved 19 April 2014.
  2. ^ "Tension Grips Igboukwu* Leadership Crisis, Gunmen Hold Town Hostage". 5 May 2013. Archived from the original on 19 April 2014. Retrieved 19 April 2014.

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