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Aba North | |
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Coordinates: 5°20′N 7°19′E / 5.333°N 7.317°E | |
Country | Nigeria |
State | Abia State |
Headquarters at: | Eziama Urata |
Government | |
• Local Government Chairman | Chief Victor Ubani |
• Local Government Deputy Chairman | Mrs. Joy Iwuchukwu |
Area | |
• Total | 23 km2 (9 sq mi) |
Population (2006 census) | |
• Total | 107,488 |
3-digit postal code prefix | 450 |
ISO 3166 code | NG.AB.AN |
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Aba North is a Local Government Area in Aba, Abia State, Nigeria. [1] In the year (1991) Aba North local government was created. [2] The headquarters is at Eziama Uratta. [3] It is amongst the local governments that make up Abia South senatorial zone. [4] Aba North is in the South East geopolitical zone of Nigeria. The Igbo ethnic group is predominant in the area. [4] The people of the area are mostly Christians and traditional worshippers with Igbo and English as the commonly spoken languages. [5] Aba North, an integral part of Ngwaland, consists of indigenes and migrants from other parts of the state who reside in Aba for entrepreneurial and other purposes. [6] [7]
The postal code is 450. [8]
The towns and villages in Aba North include:
Aba North Local government area is home to the popular Ariaria International Market which is one of Africa’s biggest markets. [10]
Aba North has an estimated average temperature of 28 degrees Celsius and a humidity of 72%. The Local Government Area encompasses an estimated 23 km2 in total. [10]