| Native name | Ala ọcha |
|---|---|
| Country | Nigeria |
| State | Anambra State |
| Headquarter | Neni |
| Largest City | Agulu, Adazi City |
| Governor | Prof Charles Chukwuma Soludo Governor Of Anambra |
| Created | 21 August 1991 |
| Unit pref | Metric |
| Area total | 113.2 km² |
| Population as of | 2022 |
| Population total | 405,000 |
| Time zone | WAT (UTC+1) |
| NIPOST | 421001 |
| Climate | Aw |
| Website | https://anambrastate.gov.ng/local-government/anaocha |
| Leader name 1 | Uche Ekwunife. Anambra State House Of Assembly, Anambra Central Senatorial District |
| National Assembly Awka District | Uche Ekwunife. Anambra State House Of Assembly, Anambra Central Senatorial District |
| Towns | Adazi Ani, Adazi Enu, Adazi-Nnukwu, Agulu, Aguluzigbo, Agukwu Nri, Akwaeze, Ichida, Neni and Obeledu. |
| Leader name 4 | Hon. Ebele Ejiofor Anaocha 1 Hon. Ejike Okechukwu Anaocha 2 |
| Leader name 3 | Engr. Ikeobi Ejiofor |
| Leader name 2 | Hon. Valentine Ayika (Anaocha, Njikoka and Dunukofia) |
| Constituency | Hon. Ebele Ejiofor Anaocha 1 Hon. Ejike Okechukwu Anaocha 2 |
| Executive Chairman | Engr. Ikeobi Ejiofor |
| House of Representatives | Hon. Valentine Ayika (Anaocha, Njikoka and Dunukofia) |
| Founder | Anambra State |
Anaocha listen is a Local Government Area in Anambra State, south-eastern Nigeria. Towns that make up the local government are Aguluzigbo, Agulu, Neni, Ichida, Adazi-Ani, Adazi-Enu, Adazi-Nnukwu, Akwaeze, Nri, Obeledu, with its headquarters at Neni.[1] Anaocha falls under the Anambra South senatorial district in Anambra state.[2] As at the 2006 census, this LGA has a total population of 284,215 people.[3]
Economy
The agricultural industry of Anaocha LGA is thriving, with significant amounts of crops including cocoyam, yam, and cassava being farmed there. Another significant economic activity in the Anaocha LGA is the processing of wood. The locals also participate in fishing and commerce, and well-known markets like the Eke market in Adazi-Ani, Afor market in Agulu and the Nkwor market in Adazi-Enu help to support the local government area's economy.[4]
Geography
Anaocha LGA's average temperature is thought to be 27.5 °C, with a humidity of 79 percent. The region has two significant seasons: the dry season, which runs from November to March, and the rainy season, which lasts from April to October.[5]
Notable people
- Emeka Nwokedi – conductor and music director
- Peter Obi - Former Governor of Anambra state
- Basil Ezeanolue - Professor of Otorhinolaryngology ,[6]
References
- ^ "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.
- ^ "Anaocha Local Government Area". www.manpower.com.ng. Retrieved 4 October 2023.
- ^ "Anaocha Local Government Area". www.manpower.com.ng. Retrieved 4 October 2023.
- ^ "People - Anaocha". Anaocha. Archived 2024-11-19 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 2025-06-28.
- LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREAS IN ANAMBRA STATE[dead link] dated 21 July 2007; accessed 4 October 2007