Ekwusigo Postal Codes — Anambra (Anambra)

Description of Ekwusigo

Ekwusigo local government area witnesses two main seasons which are the dry and the rainy seasons. The local government is blessed with number of rivers and has an average temperature of about 26 degrees centigrade. The average humidity of the area is calculated at 85 percent while the wind speed in the area averages 13 km/h.

Geographic Information regarding the City of Ekwusigo

Ekwusigo Geographical coordinates

Latitude: 6.05466, Longitude: 6.82859

6° 3′ 17″ North, 6° 49′ 43″ East

Ekwusigo Altitude: 77 m (253 ft)

Ekwusigo Climate: Tropical savanna climate (Köppen climate classification: Aw)

History of Ekwusigo

Ekwusigo local government area is located in Anambra state, the Southeast of Nigeria with the headquarters of the area situated in the town of Ozubulu. The villages and towns that makeup Ekwusigo local government area include Ubulu uno, Oraifite, Ozubulu, Ubulu uku, Ihembosi, Ichi, and Omambara.The population of Ekwusigo local government is clothed with inhabitants having the majority of the area’s populace being members of the Igbo ethnic group. English language and Igbo and are broadly spoken in the area while Christianity is the universally practiced religion in the local government area. Popular festivals that are observed in Ekwusigo local government area include the Uzoiyi festival and the new yam festival while the notable landmarks in the LGA include the Nigerian Post Office located at Ozubulu.

Economy of Ekwusigo

Ekwusigo local government area is famous for the cultivation of a number of crops such as yam, cassava, maize, and cocoyam. The LGA also hosts some markets which include the Ichi central market. Other economic activities of importance in the local government are includes fishing, welding and manufacturing.