Ngor OkpalaListenⓘ is a Local Government Area in Imo State located in the eastern part of Nigeria. It is headquartered in Umuneke Ngor, and is said to have originated from Ama-Asaa. It is bounded by Ihiagwa, Owerri and Umuahia, and connects to Abia and Rivers states respectively. With a land area of 561km2 (217sqmi), it is the largest local government area in Imo State. The current executive chairman is Chika Ibekwe.
Climate
With a predominantly cloudy climate, the temperatures typically ranges from 20°C (68°F) to 33°C (91°F). The area usually experiences an average humidity of 57% and a precipitation level of about 61%. Winds are generally light, blowing at around 5km/h (3.1mph). During the wet season, the weather is usually warm, sometimes overcast and humid. In the dry season, it tends to be hot, muggy, and partly cloudy.
Towns and communities
The various towns situated in Ngor Okpala include Eziala, Obike, Logara/Obiangwu, Ntu, Ihite, Nnorie/Ohekelem and Eziama. It consists of the following communities: Nguru, Umuowa, Obiangwu, Ntu, Alulu, Amala, Alatia, Ikem, Oburu, Obokwe, Okwunola,Eziama, Ohekelem, Nnorie, Umuhu, Ihite-Okwe, Obike, Elelem, Umuohiagu, Imerienwe, Nguru-Umuaro, Orishieze, Upe, Ama-asaa, Umuekwune, Logara, Umukabia-Ogodo.
Transport
The Imo Airport (officially Sam Mbakwe International Cargo Airport) is situated in Ngor-Okpala.
