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Aguata

Coordinates: 6°01′0″N 7°05′0″E / 6.01667°N 7.08333°E / 6.01667; 7.08333
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Aguata
LGA and town
Nickname: 
The Orient Colossus
Map
Interactive map of Aguata
Aguata is located in Nigeria
Aguata
Aguata
Location in Nigeria
Coordinates: 6°01′0″N 7°05′0″E / 6.01667°N 7.08333°E / 6.01667; 7.08333
Country Nigeria
StateAnambra State
Local GovernmentAguata
Government
 • TypeLocal Government
 • Local Government ChairmanChibueze Ofobuike[1]
Area
 • Total
195 km2 (75 sq mi)
Population
 (2006)[citation needed]
 • Total
370,172
 • Density1,898/km2 (4,920/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (WAT)
Postal code
422xxx
Area code046
Websiteaguata.an.gov.ng

Aguata (listenⓘ) is a Local Government Area in Anambra State, Nigeria,[2] which falls under the Anambra South senatorial district.[3] A major part of its headquarters falls into the town of Aguluezechukwu,[4] while a smaller part falls into Ekwulobia.[5][6][7][8] The LGA has a population of 286,897 people.[9]

Economy

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In this region, subsistence farming is a common economic activity, and the Eke and Nkwo marketplaces serve as platforms for the interchange of a wide range of commodities and services. Numerous businesses, such as hotels, banking institutions (particularly microfinance banks), and other enterprises are located in the Aguata LGA.[10]

Ekwulobia

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Ediokpalaeze post office, Aguata

Ekwulobia, the largest town in Aguata, is expanding rapidly to a population of about 100,000 people. It is the major commercial town in the area. Most Nigerian commercial banks maintain their branches there. It also boasts a small-sized stadium, a federal prison (part of which falls into Ezinifite), and a major market, Eke Market. Several new agricultural factories[11] established around Ekwulobia town have also attracted workers. Ekwulobia is also a major transit hub from which travellers can connect to other far-flung cities in Nigeria. There is public transport that runs daily from Ekwulobia to Onitsha, Nnewi, Awka, Port Harcourt, Lagos, Abuja, Enugu, and Abakaliki, among other places.[citation needed]

In the area of hospitality, the town has a few hotels, such as Orthon Palace Hotels,[12] the Chicago Hotel, Vonic Hotel and resort,[13] and Logart Hills Hotel.[citation needed]

Climate

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In Aguata, the dry season is muggy and partially cloudy, and the climate is warm all year round. The wet season is overcast. The average annual temperature ranges from 17 to 30 °C (63 to 86 °F), rarely falling below 13 °C (55 °F) or rising over 31 °C (88 °F).[14][15][16]

Other towns in Aguata L.G.A

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Prominent natives

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  • Chukwuma Soludo – economics professor and former governor and chairman of the board of directors of the Central Bank of Nigeria.[18] He is the incumbent governor of Anambra State.
  • Chukwuemeka Ezeife – former Governor of Anambra State
  • Eucharia Okwunna – former representative for Aguata in the Nigerian House of Representatives

Culture

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The "Awuka" masquerade of Aguluezechukwu and 'Nkpokiti Ije Enu Dance' are noted for their unique dance steps and have won accolades in Anambra State.[19]

References

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  1. ^ "List of Local Government Areas in Anambra State, and Their Chairmen". nigerianleaders.com. 27 September 2024. Retrieved 30 June 2025.
  2. ^ "List of Local Governments in Anambra State". nigerianfinder.com. Retrieved 10 September 2021.
  3. ^ "Anambra Senatorial Districts". Centre for Community and Rural Development. Retrieved 26 June 2025.
  4. ^ "Mindat.org". mindat.org. Retrieved 28 June 2025.
  5. ^ "Official Anambra State Government Website for Aguata Local Government". Anambra State Government. Retrieved 15 August 2024.
  6. ^ "History of Aguata Local Government". Anambra State Government. Retrieved 15 August 2024.
  7. ^ Adeleke, Dr. Wale. "Brief history of Aguata – Aguata". NaijaSky. Archived from the original on 6 September 2019. Retrieved 13 May 2016.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link)
  8. ^ "Anambra South Senatorial District". Centre for Community and Rural Development. Retrieved 25 June 2025.
  9. ^ "Nigeria: Administrative Division (States and Local Government Areas) – Population Statistics, Charts and Map". citypopulation.de. Retrieved 30 June 2025.
  10. ^ "Aguata Local Government Area". manpower.com.ng. Retrieved 4 October 2023.
  11. ^ "Ekwulobia | African Culture and Traditional Blog | Page 2". olivernwokedi.wordpress.com. Retrieved 13 May 2016.
  12. ^ "Orthon Palace Hotels Ekwulobia – Ekwulobia, Anambra, Nigeria – Lodging". Retrieved 13 May 2016 – via Facebook.
  13. ^ "Vonic Hotel and Resort « HEYHOTELS.COM.NG". heyplaces.com.ng. Retrieved 28 July 2021.
  14. ^ "Ekwulobia Weather – AccuWeather Forecast for Anambra Nigeria". AccuWeather. Archived from the original on 15 October 2015. Retrieved 28 June 2025.
  15. ^ "Aguata Climate, Weather by Month, Average Temperature (Nigeria) – Weather Spark". weatherspark.com. Retrieved 12 August 2023.
  16. ^ "Simulated historical climate & weather data for Aguata". meteoblue. Retrieved 12 August 2023.
  17. ^ "Towns & Villages in Aguata « Anambra State « Nigeria". Towns & Villages. 30 August 2022. Retrieved 28 June 2025.
  18. ^ "Olanrewaju Oguntoyibo: Chukwuma Soludo and the race to 2014 – The ScoopNG". The ScoopNG. 19 March 2013. Archived from the original on 4 June 2016. Retrieved 13 May 2016.
  19. ^ Prince Amaechi Peterkin Okafor (2 May 2014), Aguluezechukwu Ownned Masquerade, archived from the original on 21 December 2021, retrieved 13 May 2016
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