Nwangele

Nwangele is a Local Government Area of Imo State, Nigeria. The name is derived from the popular Nwangele River, which marks the boundary between Amaigbo and Umuozu Isu. The river, believed to have originated from Isiekenesi town, passes through several villages in Amaigbo and empties into Oramiriukwa, a tributary of the Imo River. The headquarters of Nwangele LGA is located in Amaigbo.

The local government area covers approximately 63 km² (24 sq mi) and had a population of 127,691 as recorded in the 2006 census. Nwangele consists of ten autonomous communities, including Isu Ancient Kingdom, Abajah, Amaigbo, Umunakara, Umuozu, Dim Na Nume, Umudurunna Abba, Ogwuaga Abba, Ekitiafor Abba, Umuopara Abba, etc. The postal code of the area is 471. The area is currently represented in the Imo State House of Assembly by Rt. Hon. Amara Chyna Iwuanyanwu also serves as the Deputy Speaker of the House.