Ngor Okpala is a Local Government Area in Imo State located in the eastern part of Nigeria. It is headquartered in Umuneke Ngor, and is said to have originated from Ama-Asaa. It is bounded by Ihiagwa, Owerri and Umuahia, and connects to Abia and Rivers states respectively. With a land area of , it is the largest local government area in Imo State. The current executive chairman is Chika Ibekwe.
Climate With a predominantly cloudy climate, the temperatures typically ranges from to . The area usually experiences an average humidity of 57% and a precipitation level of about 61%. Winds are generally light, blowing at around . During the wet season, the weather is usually warm, sometimes overcast and humid. In the dry season, it tends to be hot, muggy, and partly cloudy.
Towns and communities The various towns situated in Ngor Okpala include Eziala, Obike, Logara/Obiangwu, Ntu, Ihite, Nnorie/Ohekelem and Eziama. It consists of the following communities: Nguru, Umuowa, Obiangwu, Ntu, Alulu, Amala, Alatia, Ikem, Oburu, Obokwe, Okwunola,Eziama, Ohekelem, Nnorie, Umuhu, Ihite-Okwe, Obike, Elelem, Umuohiagu, Imerienwe, Nguru-Umuaro, Orishieze, Upe, Ama-asaa, Umuekwune, Logara, Umukabia-Ogodo.
Transport The Imo Airport (officially Sam Mbakwe International Cargo Airport) is situated in Ngor-Okpala.
Education The main secondary school is the Secondary Commercial School.
Religion Ngor Okpala is a christian locality with several catholic and pentecostal churches.
Notable people
Matthew Nwogu, politician Obinna Egu, politician Henry Okoroji (born 1984), footballer Kelechi Eke (Ichie Ihemba 1), film director Enyinna Nwigwe, actor, producer and entrepreneur Jude Njoku, former vice chancellor of FUTO and politician
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