Ihiala

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Ihiala
LGA and city
Ihiala
Coordinates: 5°51′14″N 6°51′36″E / 5.85389°N 6.86000°E / 5.85389; 6.86000
Country	Nigeria
State	Anambra State
Area
• Total	116.1 sq mi (300.8 km2)
Population  (2022)[1]
• Total	430,800
• Density	3,700/sq mi (1,400/km2)
Time zone	UTC+1 (WAT)
National language	Igbo

Ihiala is a city in Nigeria, located in the southern part of Anambra State and within the region known as Igboland. It has long served as the local administrative capital of Ihiala Local Government Area. The Local Government Area has a population of about 430,800.

Ihiala is the largest city in Ihiala Local Government Area which also consists of several other towns like Amorka, Azia, Lilu, Okija, Mbosi, Isseke, Orsumoghu, Ubuluisuzor and Uli.^[2] It lies in the agricultural belt of the state.

Ihiala is currently represented in the Federal House of Representatives by Honorable Ifeanyi Chudy Momah^[3] The Current Oluoha of Ihiala (Traditional Ruler) is Igwe Thomas Ikenna Amuta Obidiegwu.