Awka North is a Local Government Area in Anambra State, south-central Nigeria. Towns that make up the local government are Awba Ofemili, Ugbenu, Ugbene, Ebenebe, Achalla (the capital), Urum, Amansea, Amanuke, Isu Aniocha, Mgbakwu. This Local Government Area falls under the Anambra North senatorial district of Anambra State. The headquarters of this LGA is located at Achalla. At the 2006 census, this LGA had a total population of 112,192 people.

Geography The Awka North local government region experiences two different seasons, the wet and dry season, with an estimated annual precipitation of 2950 mm. The area's average temperature is 27 °C, while the average humidity in Awka North is 70 percent. Climate Awka North in the wet season is usually warm, unfriendly, and overcast and the dry season is hot, muggy, and some times cloudy. The temperature typically varies over the course of the year.

Towns in Anambra North Awba Ofemili is made up of 8 villages; Umuokpe Umuchibu Ezike Enugu-Agwu Enugu Akpana Umuosite Umuezeavu

Ugbenu is made up of eight villages; Akpulu Enugu Umuaneke Omata-amaetiti Obubo Agueke Umunono Umuonyiukwu

Ugbene is made up of five villages; Enuagu Ifite-Ora Umu-Agunwoke Umu-Nokwa Umuemem

Ebenebe is made up of seven villages; Obuna Okpuno Umuji Umuogbefi Umuoye Uwani Umuajana

Achalla is made up of 8 villages; Umudiani Amukabia Umuogbie Odawa Umunagu Umuezede Amadim Udezu

Urum is made up of 6 villages; Akaeze Akaezi Akinyi Akintinyi Ifite-Ora Umu-Ufie

Amansea is made up of 5 villages; Amaowelle Egbeagu Okukwa Orebe Umuekpala

Amanuke is made up of 11 villages; Enuagu Iruchiafo Isiogugu Omiah Oraukwu Umu-Ogbogu Umudiaba Umudome Umueze Umuonyala Umuyom

Isu-Aniocha is made up of 12 villages; Adama Ifite-Isu Oraofia Otoko Umudunu Umuelen Umumete Umuelom Umueze Umuleri Umumete Umuomite

Mgbakwu is made up of 6 villages; Amankpu Ananwanyi Amaezike Amede Umuotulu Uruonwu ,

Economy Rice, yams, cassava, and maize are just a few of the crops that are grown in the Awka North local government area. Agriculture is also a significant economic factor in the region. In addition to trading, residents of Awka North also engage in fishing in the area's numerous rivers and tributaries. Markets like those in Eke Awka and Aforigwe serve as veritable marketplaces for the exchange of a wide variety of goods and services.

Schools in Awka North Here is a list of schools in Awka North : Nwaokike Memorial School of Excellence Ebenebe Favour of Grace International School, Ebenebe Signs & Wonders Secondary School, Ebenebe Holy Spirit Secondary School, Ebenebe Community Secondary School Community High school, Ugbenu. Community Secondary School, Isuanaocha Community Secondary School, Ebenebe Community Secondary School, Mgbakwu Community Secondary School, Achalla Community Secondary School, Amanuke Community Secondary School, Urum Community Secondary School, Awba Ofemili

Notable people in Awka North Rebecca Udorji: She was a member of the Anambra State House of Assembly.

References

External links LOCAL AREAS IN ANAMBRA STATE dated July 21, 2007; accessed October 4, 2007