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Igbo-Ukwu | |
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 9th century Igbo-Ukwu bronze ceremonial staff head | |
  Igbo-Ukwu Location in Nigeria | |
| Coordinates: 6°1′N 7°1′E / 6.017°N 7.017°E | |
| Country | Nigeria |
| State | Anambra |
| LGA | Aguata |
| Government | |
| • King | Igwe (His Royal Highness) Martin N. Ezeh (Idu II)[1] |
| Population (2007) | |
| • Total | 79,317 |
| • Ethnicity | Igbo |
| • Religion | Christianity Odinani |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (WAT) |
| National language | Igbo language |
Igbo-Ukwu (English: Great Igbo) is a town in the Nigerian state of Anambra in the south-central part of the country. The town comprises three quarters namely Obiuno, Ngo, and Ihite (an agglomeration of 4 quarters) with several villages within each quarter and thirty-six (36) administrative wards. It is also bordered by Ora-eri, Ichida, Azigbo, Ezinifite, Amichi, Isuofia, Ikenga and some other towns.[2]
- ^ Rothmans, William (25 February 2014). "Igwe Eze Calls On FG To Expand Roads". Orient Newspaper. Archived from the original on 19 April 2014. Retrieved 19 April 2014.
- ^ "Tension Grips Igboukwu* Leadership Crisis, Gunmen Hold Town Hostage". 5 May 2013. Archived from the original on 19 April 2014. Retrieved 19 April 2014.