Onitsha South Postal Codes — Anambra (Anambra)

DESCRIPTION OF ONITSHA SOUTH

History of Onitsha south

Onitsha's south local government area is situated in Anambra state, the South-east of Nigeria, and has its headquarters settled in the town of Fegge. Districts and streets in the LGA of Onitsha south include Port Harcourt road, Modebe, Upper Iweka, Arondizuogu Street, Ojukwu gateway, Zik Avenue, Ozomagala road, and Niger Street. The Igbo language is the commonly spoken language with the English language a minor in the LGA while the religion of Christianity is widely practiced in the area. Notable landmarks in the local government of Onitsha south include the Our Lady’s High School and Christ the King College.

Geography of Onitsha south

Onitsha South local government has an average temperature of about 26 degrees centigrade. The local government witnesses two main seasons which are dry and rainy seasons with the rainy seasons in the area usually heavy and frequent. The River Niger flows close to the local government area with the average humidity level in the area calculated at an estimated 79 percent.

Onitsha South is mainly a commercial city having popular markets such as the Ochanja market which attracts thousands of buyers and sellers of different commodities. The income of Onitsha South Local Government Area is mostly generated from commercial activities.

Economy of Onitsha south

Trade is a very important feature of Onitsha South local government economy with the area hosting some popular markets such as the popular Ochanja market which is an attraction to thousands of buyers and sellers of a wide variety of commodities. Onitsha south local government also is home to several financial institutions, industries, hotels, institutions of learning, restaurants, relaxation spots, as well as government owned establishments with all of these revenue contributing immensely to the economy of the area.