Mbaitoli

Mbaitoli
LGA
Entrance of Mbaitoli Local Government Area, Imo State
Entrance of Mbaitoli Local Government Area, Imo State
Interactive map of Mbaitoli
Mbaitoli is located in Nigeria
Mbaitoli
Mbaitoli
Location within Nigeria
Coordinates: 5°35′16″N 7°3′0″E / 5.58778°N 7.05000°E / 5.58778; 7.05000
Country Nigeria
StateImo State
CapitalNwaorieubi
Government
 • Local Government ChairmanIfunanya Nwanegwo
Area
 • Total
204 km2 (79 sq mi)
Population
 (2006)
 • Total
237,555
 • Density1,160/km2 (3,020/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (WAT)
Postal code
461
Judiciary High Court of Mbaitoli Local Government Area

MbaitoliListenⓘ is a Local Government Area of Imo State, Nigeria. Its headquarters are in the town of Nwaorieubi (or Nworieubi). It has an area of 204 km2 (79 sq mi) and a population of 327,000. The postal code of the area is 461. Mbaitoli is divided into 9 towns with over 20 autonomous communities with Mbieri as the most populated with 12 INEC wards. The principal occupations of these communities are farming and handicrafts.

Culture and festivals

Most of its festivals like the Mmanwu festival and Okorosha festival are held during the December holidays.[citation needed] Many towns and villages are also involved and participate in Oghu festival. Akata Afara is one village in Afara that participate in Ekeleke cultural festival.

Ekeleke Dancing Group which is performed by Umuomezume kindred Ofekata, Orodo on every Eke day starting from April to first week of June.

Communities and villages

Source:

Notable people

References

  1. ↑ "ISIEC Officially Declares 2024 Imo LG Election Results in Unprecedented APC Sweep". Retrieved 31 January 2025.
  2. ↑ "Imo (State, Nigeria) - Population Statistics, Charts, Map and Location". www.citypopulation.de. Retrieved 21 February 2021.
  3. ↑ "Post Offices- with map of LGA". NIPOST. Archived from the original on 26 November 2012. Retrieved 20 October 2009.
  4. ↑ "Mbaitoli". Imo State Government. Archived from the original on 10 September 2014. Retrieved 10 September 2014.
  5. ↑ "Mbaitoli Town in Imo Nigeria Guide". www.nigeriagalleria.com. Retrieved 21 February 2021.
  6. ↑ "Mbaitoli LGA Festivals Festivals And Carnivals In Imo State :: Nigeria Information & Guide". www.nigeriagalleria.com. Retrieved 21 February 2021.
  7. ↑ Nigeria, Media (20 April 2018). "List Of Towns And Villages In Mbaitoli L.G.A, Imo State". Media Nigeria. Retrieved 11 May 2023.