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{{Use Nigerian English|date=January 2023}}
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'''Obi Ngwa''' is a [[Local Government Areas of Nigeria|Local Government Area]] of [[Abia State]], [[Nigeria]]. Its headquarters are in the town of [[Mgboko]].
'''Obingwa''' is a [[Local Government Areas of Nigeria|Local Government Area]] of [[Abia State]], [[Nigeria]]. Its headquarters are in the town of [[Mgboko]].
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It has an area of 395 km² and a population of 181,439 at the 2006 census.


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It has an area of 395 km{{sup|2}} and a population of 181,439 at the 2006 census.
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The [[postal code]] of the area is 453.<ref>{{cite web | title = Post Offices- with map of LGA | work = | publisher = NIPOST | url = http://www.nipost.gov.ng/Postoffice.aspx | accessdate = 2009-10-20 }}</ref>

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The [[postal code]] of the area is 453.<ref>{{cite web | title = Post Offices- with map of LGA | publisher = NIPOST | url = http://www.nipost.gov.ng/Postoffice.aspx | access-date = 2009-10-20 | url-status = dead | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20090926064311/http://www.nipost.gov.ng/Postoffice.aspx | archive-date = 2009-09-26 }}</ref>

== Obingwa's Geography ==
The average annual [[temperature]] in Obingwa LGA is 27 degrees [[Celsius]], and it has a total size of 395 square [[Kilometre|kilometers]]. The wet season and the dry season each have their own separate seasons in the LGA. Obingwa LGA is reported to have an average humidity level of 60%.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |title=Obingwa Local Government Area |url=https://www.manpower.com.ng/places/lga/46/obingwa |access-date=2023-08-04 |website=www.manpower.com.ng}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Obingwa Local Government Area Archives |url=https://www.premiumtimesng.com/tag/obingwa-local-government-area |access-date=2023-08-04 |website=Premium Times Nigeria |language=en-GB}}</ref>

== Obingwa's Economy ==
The Obingwa LGA's [[economy]] is heavily reliant on trade, and the region is home to various markets where a wide range of goods are bought and sold, including the Ehere Modern market. With [[Crop|crops]] including yam, [[cassava]], [[cocoyam]], and [[Vegetable|vegetables]] [[Crop farming|cultivated]] in huge quantities in the area, [[Agriculture|farming]] is another important aspect of the economic activities carried out by the residents of Obingwa LGA.<ref name=":0" /><ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-03-19 |title=Latest News About Obingwa Local Government Area |url=https://thewhistler.ng/tag/obingwa-local-government-area/ |access-date=2023-08-04 |website=The Whistler Newspaper |language=en-GB}}</ref>

==Populated areas==
{{incomplete list|date=October 2020}}
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* [[Abayi Okoroato]]
* [[Abala-Ibeme]]
* [[Mgboko Ngwa]]
* [[Ohanze]]
* Owoelu
* Ndiakata
* Nlagu
* Oberete
* Umuoha
* Obete-Ukwu
* Onicha-Ngwa
* Umuiroma

==See also==
* [[List of villages in Abia State]]
Akpaa Mba-ato
Ovom Ama-asaa
Umuobiakwa


==References==
==References==
{{Reflist}}
{{Reflist}}


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{{LGAs and communities of Abia State}}
{{LGAs and communities of Abia State}}


==External links==
==External links==
*{{Official website|www.uzopedia.wordpress.com}}
*{{Official website|www.uzopedia.wordpress.com}}

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Latest revision as of 00:46, 28 April 2024

Obingwa
Obiomangwa
LGA
Map
Country Nigeria
StateAbia State
CapitalMgboko
Government
 • TypeDemocratic
Area
 • Total
153 sq mi (395 km2)
Population
 (2006)
 • Total
181,439
Time zoneUTC+1 (WAT)
Map

Obingwa is a Local Government Area of Abia State, Nigeria. Its headquarters are in the town of Mgboko.

It has an area of 395 km2 and a population of 181,439 at the 2006 census.

The postal code of the area is 453.[1]

Obingwa's Geography

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The average annual temperature in Obingwa LGA is 27 degrees Celsius, and it has a total size of 395 square kilometers. The wet season and the dry season each have their own separate seasons in the LGA. Obingwa LGA is reported to have an average humidity level of 60%.[2][3]

Obingwa's Economy

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The Obingwa LGA's economy is heavily reliant on trade, and the region is home to various markets where a wide range of goods are bought and sold, including the Ehere Modern market. With crops including yam, cassava, cocoyam, and vegetables cultivated in huge quantities in the area, farming is another important aspect of the economic activities carried out by the residents of Obingwa LGA.[2][4]

Populated areas

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See also

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Akpaa Mba-ato Ovom Ama-asaa Umuobiakwa

References

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  1. ^ "Post Offices- with map of LGA". NIPOST. Archived from the original on 2009-09-26. Retrieved 2009-10-20.
  2. ^ a b "Obingwa Local Government Area". www.manpower.com.ng. Retrieved 2023-08-04.
  3. ^ "Obingwa Local Government Area Archives". Premium Times Nigeria. Retrieved 2023-08-04.
  4. ^ "Latest News About Obingwa Local Government Area". The Whistler Newspaper. 2023-03-19. Retrieved 2023-08-04.
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