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Uga, Anambra

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Uga
Ntutu Akwu
town
Country Nigeria
StateAnambra State
OBI of Ugadated 700 AD
Government
 • TypeTraditional inheritance
Time zoneUTC+1 (WAT)

Uga is a large town in Anambra State, Nigeria. It is located in Aguata Local Government Area. It has recognised landmarks and tourist attractions like the "Obizi uga" spring and river, which is the spectacular natural site of an ancient tale. It also has a traditional celebration held annually, popularly known as the "OBUOFOR" festival, every 26 December. Uga has one of the largest markets in the Aguata local government area known as "ORIE" which supports the economical activity of the local community and other surrounding towns.

The town has an official Post Office.[1]

References

  1. ^ "Post Offices- with map of LGA". NIPOST. Retrieved 2009-10-20.