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Awka South

LGA in Anambra State, Nigeria

Awka South Local Government Area (LGA) is made up of nine towns, namely, Amawbia, Awka, Ezinato, Isiagu, Mbaukwu, Nibo, Nise, Okpuno and Umuawulu., Awka South is in the Anambra North senatorial district of Anambra State, Nigeria. There are three major streets that span this area, which are the Zik Avenue, Works Road and Arthur Eze Avenue. In the past, the people of Awka South LGA were well known for blacksmithing.2 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 21, 2026.

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Awka South
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Awka South Local Government Area (LGA) is made up of nine towns, namely, Amawbia, Awka, Ezinato, Isiagu, Mbaukwu, Nibo, Nise, Okpuno and Umuawulu., Awka South is in the Anambra North senatorial district of Anambra State, Nigeria. There are three major streets that span this area, which are the Zik Avenue, Works Road and Arthur Eze Avenue. In the past, the people of Awka South LGA were well known for blacksmithing. Today they are respected among the Igbo people of Nigeria for their technical and business skills. As at the 2006 census, this LGA has a total population of 189,654 people.2

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