Aniocha South | |
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 Interactive map of Aniocha South | |
  Aniocha South | |
| Coordinates:6°08′N6°29′E / 6.133°N 6.483°E /6.133; 6.483 | |
| Country |  Nigeria |
| State | Delta State |
| Headquarters | Ogwashi Ukwu |
| Area | |
• Total | 335 sq mi (868 km2) |
| Population (2006) | |
• Total | 140,604 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (WAT) |
| National language | Enuani Igbo |
Aniocha South is aLocal Government Area (LGA) ofDelta State,Nigeria. Its headquarters is in the town ofOgwashi-Uku.[1]
Communities in the LGA are Abah Unor, Adonte, Ashama, Egbudu-Akah, Ejeme-Aniogor, Ejeme-Unor, Ewulu, Isheagu (comprising Onuiyi, Atuakpai and Obikwere), Ogwashi Uku (comprising Oloh, Isah, Azagba, Igbudu), Nsukwa, Ubulu-Okiti, Ubulu-Ukwu, Ubulu-Unor, Ukwu-Oba and Umute[citation needed]. This LGA has a total population of 142,045 people as at the 2006 census.[2]
Major occupations are farming, and fishing (especially in Ewulu, Isheagu and Ejeme Aniogor)[citation needed].
The predominant agricultural activities in the area include oil palm plantations in Nsukwa, Ubulu Uku, and Ashama. A rubber plantation operates in Egbudu-Akah, and animal husbandry is practiced in Ubulu-Unor.
These communities are linked by good road networks, most of which are tarred. Metalled roads are yet to reach Adonte, Ewulu and Ukwu-Oba. River ports in Ewulu and Isheagu link the LGA to other others and States on theNiger River.[citation needed]
Notable personalities who hail from Aniocha South as aLocal Government Area include:
Obi Agbogidi Alfred Oloome Okolie is the oldest reigning monarch in the world, from Aniocha-South. The first in his line, the Obi of Egbudu-Akah, was crowned on 12 February 1946.[3]
Attractions include various festivals, Ngozeg hotels, and Adeke Restaurants.[citation needed]
The LGA has primary and secondary schools, as well as Delta State Polytechnic andOgwashi-Uku.
State capital:Asaba | ||
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