Anaocha Postal Codes — Anambra (Anambra)

Description of Anaocha

Anaocha local government area is situated in Anambra state, the Southeast of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. The local government of Anaocha consists of some villages and towns which include Nri, Adazi-enu, Obeledu, Agulu, Neni, Adazi-nnukwu, and Adazi-Ani. Anaocha local government area is a dwelling place to members of the Igbo ethnic division and the languages that are commonly spoken in the LGA is Igbo and English language. It is generally believed that the Igbo tribe emerged from the town called Nri and in this present day called Anaocha local government and till this day the town is viewed as the cradle of the Igbo civilization.

Christianity and traditional religion are the commonly practiced religions in the local government. Important festivals that are held in Anaocha local government area include the Igu Aro festival in a place called Nri, the New Yam festival, the Mmanka festival and the Ufejioku Umueze festival. Popular and notable places in the area include the Nri Museum, and the Agulu Crocodile Lake.

Geography of Anaocha

Anaocha local government area has a humidity of about 79 percent also having an average temperature estimated at about 27.5 degrees centigrade. The area observers two major seasons which are the dry season; that lasts between the months of November to the month of March and the rainy season; that runs through the month of April to October.

Economy of Anaocha

Anaocha local government has a vibrant agricultural sector and the people grow crops like yam, cassava, and cocoyam grown in substantial quantities. Wood processing is one other important economic activity in Anaocha local government. The people of Anaocha also involve in fishing and also commerce with popular markets such as the Nkwor market in Adazi-enu and the Agulu market in Agulu contributing to the economy of the local government area.