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marketplaces in the region for commerce. Given its serenity and proximity to other towns, such as Ohafia, Abiriba, Ihechiowa, Arochukwu, Obowo, Ngwa, Okigwi, Uzuakoli, Bende, Nnewi, Akwa Akpa (Old Calabar), and Kalabari, merchants of produce, pottery, crafts, textile, traditional medicine, palm wine, and tools travelled from afar, to trade at the busy market center, with many roads leading to it.
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averages 2153 mm. Precipitation is the lowest in December, with an average of 15 mm. Most precipitation falls in September, with an average of 322 mm. At an average temperature of 27.5 °C, March is the hottest month of the year. In August, the average temperature is 24.5 °C. It is the lowest average temperature of the whole year.
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Formerly known as Ikwuano/Umuahia Local government council until the Babangida-led government divided it into two LGAs—Ikwuano LGA and Umuahia LGA in 1991—and then later in 1996, the former Umuahia Local Government Area was split by Abacha-led government into two local governments: Umuahia North and
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Umuahia's climate is classified as tropical. During most months of the year, there is significant rainfall in Umuahia. There is only a short dry season. The climate here is classified as Am, by the Köppen-Geiger system. In Umuahia, the average annual temperature is 26.0 °C. Precipitation here
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However, the name Ama Ahia was not the town's name; rather it was located in a place called Afor Ibeji, near Olokoro Town. With increasing British administrative and commercial activities in the region and yonder, Umuahia, as it came to be known and written, was relocated to Ibeku Town for better
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was named Umuahia-Ibeku Station to reflect the new market square and domain. Over time, the area became known as Umuahia, while the original market town at Afor Ibeji was renamed to Old Umuahia. The hyphenated Umuahia-Ibeku became a source of dispute, given that neighboring towns such as Ohuhu,
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it sometime around the mid-to late 19th century, upon learning the name, mistakenly pronounced and spelled it as "Umuahia". Other legends exist regarding the origin of Umuahia, but the foregoing version seems most probable by consensus. In precolonial times, it served as one of the central
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was captured by Nigerian troops. On April 22, 1969 Umuahia was occupied and nearly taken by Nigerian troops but were forced to retreat, due to a stiff offensive by Biafran Maj. E.A. Eutuk. After Umuahia's capture on 24 December 1969, the last Biafran capital before its dissolution became
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From March 28 to November 8 (the wetter season), there is a greater than 44% chance that any given day will be rainy. In Umuahia, September has an average of 25.0 days with at least 0.04 inches of precipitation, making it the month with the most wet days.
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Umuahia, though comprising several villages and communities, is composed mainly of five sister clans, socially and phonologically homogenous at most, with each clan having its own version of autonomy, and social evolution.
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Umuopara, Afugiri, Ofeme, etc., were constituted into the Umuahia administrative area, entitling them to be under Umuahia, not Umuahia – Ibeku, since Ibeku is on the same level as the constituent parts of Umuahia.
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Between November 8 and March 28, or 4.6 months, is the dry season. With an average of just 1.4 days with at least 0.04 inches of precipitation, January is the month with the fewest wet days in Umuahia.
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From February 1 to December 12 there are 10 months of rain, with a median 31-day rainfall of at least 0.5 inches. With an average rainfall of 10.6 inches, September is the wettest month in Umuahia.
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The year's dry spell lasts from December 12 to February 1 for 1.7 months. With an average rainfall of just 0.3 inches, January is the month with the least amount of rain in Umuahia.
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Asiegbu, Johnson U. J.(1985). Traditional African Societies And Indigenous Technology: A Case Study Of The Umuahia-Igbo Communities Of South-Eastern Nigeria. Pg.95-105.
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oversight by administrative offices and the convergence of roads at Ibeku. The new location became one of the major trading posts along the rail route built by the
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center, which attracts traders and farmers from neighboring towns to sell their produce, such as yams, cassava, corn (maize), taro, citrus fruits, and
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There are two LGAs in Umuahia, namely; Umuahia North and Umuahia South. Both LGAs are made up of Clans, and villages in turn, made up the Clans.
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in the early 20th century. Umuahia was declared the second (and soon became the longest serving) capital, of the short-lived nation of the
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Umuahia South. The first executive chairman of the old Umuahia local government area is Chief Chibiko Ukanwoke, elected in December 1991.
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and kernels. There are industries that help drive its economy, such as a brewery and a palm-oil-processing plant. Nigeria's
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Around November 24 marks the start of Umuahia's clearer season, which lasts for 2.6 months and ends around February 10.
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Top Right: Star Beer sponsored welcome Billboard. Mid Right: Umuahia Market. Bottom Right: Umuahia Police Station.
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The annual seasonal variation in the average percentage of sky covered by clouds in Umuahia is quite pronounced.
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In Umuahia, December is the clearest month of the year, with the sky remaining clear, mostly clear, or partly
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is considered to be wet. In Umuahia, the likelihood of rainy days fluctuates wildly throughout the year.
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Around February 10 through November 24, there is a 9.4-month period of increased cloud cover.
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city to its north. Umuahia has a population of 359,230 according to the 2006 Nigerian census.
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Top left: Abia tower. Mid Left: Umuahia Clock Tower. Bottom Left: Federal High Court, Umuahia.
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Nwankwo, I. I. M.; Nwaigwe, G. O.; Aguwa, U. O.; Okereke, A. C.; Amanze, N. J. (2019-06-30).
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https://idl-bnc-idrc.dspacedirect.org/bitstream/handle/10625/1741/IDL-1741.pdf
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or "Ama Ahia", which means "market place or market center", respectively. The
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According to popular legend, the name Umuahia derives from the Igbo word
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Extreme seasonal variations in monthly rainfall are common in Umuahia.
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The South has three major clans, namely – Ubakala, Olokoro, and
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Federal Republic of Nigeria Official Gazette (15 May 2007).
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Top left: Abia tower. Mid Left: Umuahia Clock Tower. Bottom Left: Federal High Court, Umuahia. Center: BCA Radio Tower. Top Right: Star Beer sponsored welcome Billboard. Mid Right: Umuahia Market. Bottom Right: Umuahia Police Station.
Umuahia is located in Nigeria
5°32′N 7°29′E / 5.533°N 7.483°E / 5.533; 7.483

Nigeria
State
Abia State
LGA
Umuahia North
Umuahia South
ikwuano
Time zone
UTC+1
WAT
Area code
Igbo
[ʊmʊaːhiaː]
Abia State
Nigeria
Port Harcourt
Enugu
agricultural market
palm oil
National Root Crops Research Institute
Umudike
Federal Medical Centre
local government areas
Umuahia North
Umuahia South
Umuopara

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