Ugwunagbo
Ugwunagbo | |
|---|---|
| Ugwunagbo | |
| Coordinates: 4°59′4.1053″N 7°19′32.82″E / 4.984473694°N 7.3257833°E | |
| Country | Nigeria |
| State | Abia State |
| Area | |
• Total | 42 sq mi (108 km2) |
| Population (2011) | |
• Total | 97,710 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (WAT) |
| Postal Code | 453120 |
Ugwunagbo is a Local Government Area (LGA) in Abia State, located in the southeastern region of Nigeria. It shares boundaries with Aba South, Obingwa, and Ukwa East Local Government Areas, and serves as part of the greater Aba metropolitan area, making it an important suburban and peri-urban community. The headquarters of the LGA is situated in Ugwunagbo.
Covering an area of approximately 108 square kilometers, Ugwunagbo had a recorded population of 97,710 during the 2006 National Census, though projections based on growth trends suggest a significantly higher population today. The Igbo people predominantly inhabit the area, and the native language is Igbo, while English is widely used in administration and education.
Ugwunagbo is primarily a rural LGA with pockets of urban influence due to its proximity to the commercial hub of Aba. Its economy is largely driven by agriculture, particularly the cultivation of cassava, yam, maize, and vegetables, alongside livestock farming. Some residents also engage in petty trading and small-scale manufacturing, benefiting from the economic spillover of the nearby Aba industrial zones.