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History, Origin, Culture and Traditions of Ugwunagbo Town in Abia State

Tonpregha undutimi Richard Sunday, April 20, 2025 Basis

 
Ugwunagbo is one of the administrative districts in Abia State, located in southeastern Nigeria. Covering a total landmass of 108 square kilometers, the area recorded a population count of 97,710 during the 2011 census. It serves as a satellite settlement to the commercial hub of Aba. ##Economic Overview The primary occupation of the people in Ugwunagbo is agriculture. The region plays a vital role in supplying fresh farm produce—such as yams, corn, cocoa, and palm oil—to Aba and surrounding towns. There's also a minor presence of petroleum reserves, especially noticeable in the Obuzo community. Some notable urban centers in this area include Obegu, Ngwayiekwe, Ihie, and Asa-Umunka. ##Physical Environment Spanning 108 km², Ugwunagbo experiences an average yearly temperature of around 26°C. The climate is characterized by two main periods: the wet season and the dry season. The typical wind velocity in the region averages about 10 kilometers per hour. ##Communities and Settlements Below is a list of notable towns and villages within the Ugwunagbo Local Government Area: Amaokpu-Umuitiri Abayi Alaoji Akanu Umugo Umule-Osoamadi Umunkama Umuod Ukebe Umuaja Umuama-Oke Obegu Obuzor Osusu-Aku Ozaa-Umuebukwu Umuchukwu Asaomumakwa Ngwaiyiekwe Nngwa Amuzu-Amaikoro Asa-Amuhi Asa-Nnentu Asa-Oberie Asa-Umunka Amaorji Amapu-Ukebe Amapu-Umodo Amavo

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