Abia State, nestled in the southeastern region of Nigeria, boasts a diverse array of towns within its local government areas. While Aba and Umuahia stand out as prominent urban centers, the state is home to numerous other towns and cities. This article provides a comprehensive list of local towns in Abia State, delving into the essence of the state and extending the focus to other South East States.
The name ‘Abia’ is derived from an acronym formed by the initial letters of the first four local government areas: Aba, Bende, Isuikwuato, and Afikpo, which played pivotal roles during the state’s creation on December 27, 1991.
Geographically, Abia State shares borders with Ebonyi, Imo, Anambra, Rivers, Cross River, and Akwa Ibom States. As one of the Niger Delta states, it covers approximately 5,243.7 sq. km, representing about 5.8% of Nigeria’s total land area.
Umuahia serves as the capital, overseeing seventeen local government areas, including Aba North, Aba South, Isiala Ngwa North, and others. The state, predominantly inhabited by the Igbo nation, embraces Igbo as its traditional language, while English serves as the lingua franca.
Culturally rich, Abia State is known for vibrant traditions, including masquerade displays, dances, and the celebrated yam festival. The majority of the population practices Christianity, with a minority following traditional beliefs, and a small Muslim community.
Here’s a list of some local towns in Abia State:
1. Ogbo
2. Uratta
3. Eziama
4. Osusu
5. Umuola-Egbule
6. Umuola-Okpulor
7. Umuokoji
8. Asaeme
9. Ihieorji
10. Ndiegori
11. Nnetu
12. Ohabiam
13. Umuagbai
14. Umumb
15. Umuosi
16. Abaukwu
17. Ariaria
18. Asaokpuja
19. Amanfuru
20. Ujari
21. Amasu
22. Ibom
23. Amuze
24. Oro
25. Obinkita
26. Amoba
27. Bende
28. Humbauzo
29. Uzuakoli
30. Umuhu-Ezexhi
31. Nkpa
32. Ozuitem
33. Umu-Menyi
34. Igbere
35. Alayi
36. Itumbauzo
37. Ugwueke
38. Ariam
39. Umuhu
40. Umuokpara
41. Omuegwu
42. Usok
43. Ibeku
44. Ibere
45. Okpuala-Ngwa
46. Ama-Asa
47. Amapu Ntigha
48. Amasa-Ntigha
49. Ngwa Ukwu
50. Amaise-Ahoba
51. Ngwa
52. Amaise
53. Ovu-Ngwa
54. Osokwa-Nvosi
55. Isiala-Nvosi
56. Ovu-Okwo
57. Okporo
58. Ahaba
59. Mbutu
60. Ezere
61. Imenyi
62. Uturu
63. Isu-Amawu
64. Mgbaugwu
65. Ogudo-Asa
66. Ohaise
67. Umun-Nekwu
68. Mgboko-Otu Ngwa
69. Onuma
70. Abayi
71. Ibeme
72. Mgboko-Amiri
73. Ahiaba
74. Mgboko
75. Abayi
76. Akuma-Imo
77. Ntiagha-Uzor
78. Nkporo
79. Oko-Aku
80. Amangwu-Ohafia
81. Ohofor-Ohafia
82. Oma-Ohafia
83. Ebem-Ohafia
84. Aro-Ngwa
85. Amasa
86. Oso-Akwa
87. Ama-Asato
88. Osisioma
89. Uratta
90. Okpu-Umuobo
91. Amaitoli
92. Aro-Ngwa
93. Amasa
94. Oso-Okwa
95. Umunneise
96. Ugwunagbo
97. Amaokpu-Umuitiri
98. Abayi
99. Akanu
100. Alaoji
101. Obuzor
102. Osusu-Aku
103. Ozaa-Umuebukwu
104. Uke
105. Akwete
106. Ala-Ukwu
107. Azumini
108. Ibeme
109. Ikwueke
110. Ikwuo-Rieator
111. Ntigha-Uzo
112. Obohia
113. Umuigbube-Achara
114. Oke-Ikpe
115. Ozar-Ukwu
116. Ozar West
117. Obokwe
118. Asa
119. Nkwo-Agu
120. Umuelem
121. Achara
122. Lomara
123. Ohokobe
124. Ndume
125. Ossa
126. Ugwunihara
127. Ahiaukwa
128. Amakama
129. Ubalaka
130. Nsirimo
131. Ohiaocha
132. Omaegwu
133. Old Umuahia
If your town is missing, please let me know, and I’ll add it to the list.
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