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Umuagwo in the region of Imo State is a place located in Nigeria - some 262 mi or ( 422 km ) South of Abuja , the country's capital .

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Local time in Umuagwo is now 07:35 PM (Thursday) . The local timezone is named " Africa/Lagos " with a UTC offset of 1 hours. Depending on your mobility, these larger cities might be interesting for you: Douala, Malabo, Umu Oye, Umu Oma, and Umu-Dioga. When in this area, you might want to check out Douala . Are you looking for some initial hints on what might be interesting in Umuagwo ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.


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Umuagwo

Umuagwo is a town in the Ohaji/Egbema Local Government Area (LGA) of Imo State in Nigeria. The population is mostly Christian and Igbo-speaking. The town lies on the Otamiri River downstream from Ihiagwa and 26 km from Owerri on the Port Harcourt road. Eze Tony Oguzie, Chairman of the Council of Traditional Rulers in the Orlu (Imo West) senatorial zone, is monarch of Umuagwo.

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Located at 5.31 6.95 (Lat./Long.); Less than 0 km away
Tags: Populated places in Imo State, Towns in Igboland

Imo State Polytechnic

Imo State Polytechnic is a higher education institute in Umuagwo, Imo State, Nigeria. It was established in 1978 as the Michael Okpara College of Agriculture, Umuagwo and was upgraded to a Polytechnic status, renamed as the Imo State Polytechnic, Umuagwo in 2007. The institution provides courses, training and research in all branches of Agriculture, Management Sciences, Engineering and Food Sciences.

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Located at 5.31 6.95 (Lat./Long.); Less than 0 km away
Tags: Imo State, Universities and colleges in Nigeria

Okohia

Okohia is a community in the Ideato-South Local Government Area of Imo State, Nigeria, at an altitude of about 211 m. Okohia lies on the Imo River, a tributary of the Niger River, which creates a natural coastline of sandy beaches, mangrove swamps, lagoons and coastal hills. The official language is Igbo. The majority of the population are Christians, while others follow traditional beliefs.

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Located at 5.22 6.92 (Lat./Long.); Less than 10 km away
Tags: Cities in Igboland, Populated places in Imo State

Obinze

Obinze is a village in southeastern Nigeria, located near the city of Owerri. Obinze comprises six clans: Umuagam, Obokwu, Umuekpu, Umueje, Umuezoroche, and Umuanunu.

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Located at 5.42 6.97 (Lat./Long.); Less than 12 km away
Tags: Populated places in Imo State

Ihiagwa

Ihiagwa is a West African community located in the government area of Owerri West in Imo State, Nigeria. It is located 12 km south of the capital city of Owerri. The township is composed of eight villages: Umuelem, Umuchima, Mboke, Nnkaramochie, Iriamogu, Aku/Umuokwo, Ibuzo and Umuezeawula. The community is a monarchy ruled by an Eze. The Federal University of Technology Owerri (FUTO) is located in Ihiagwa. The Market in Ihiagwa is called 'Nkwo Ukwu'.

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Located at 5.40 7.02 (Lat./Long.); Less than 13 km away
Tags: Owerri, Populated places in Imo State, Towns in Igboland