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Mbaitoli

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Mbaitoli
LGA
Entrance of Mbaitoli Local Government Area, Imo State
Entrance of Mbaitoli Local Government Area, Imo State
Mbaitoli is located in Nigeria
Mbaitoli
Mbaitoli
Coordinates: 5°35′16″N 7°3′0″E / 5.58778°N 7.05000°E / 5.58778; 7.05000
Country Nigeria
StateImo State
Area
 • Total
79 sq mi (204 km2)
Population
 (2006)
 • Total
237,555
Time zoneUTC+1 (WAT)
Map
Judiciary High Court of Mbaitoli Local Government Area

Mbaitoli is a Local Government Area of Imo State, Nigeria. Its headquarters are in the town of Nwaorieubi (or Nworieubi). It has an area of 204 km² and a population of 327,000.[1] The postal code of the area is 461.[2] Mbaitoli is divided into 9 autonomous communities with 12 INEC wards. The principal occupations of these communities are farming and handicrafts.[3]

Culture and festivals

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Most of its festivals like the Mmanwu festival and Okorosha festival are held during the December holidays.[4]

Ekeleke Dancing Group which is performed by Umuomezume kindred Ofekata, Orodo on every Eke day starting from April to first week of June.[5]

Communities and villages[6]

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Notable people

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References

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  1. ^ "Imo (State, Nigeria) - Population Statistics, Charts, Map and Location". www.citypopulation.de. Retrieved 2021-02-21.
  2. ^ "Post Offices- with map of LGA". NIPOST. Archived from the original on November 26, 2012. Retrieved 2009-10-20.
  3. ^ "Mbaitoli". Imo State Government. Archived from the original on 10 September 2014. Retrieved 10 September 2014.
  4. ^ "Mbaitoli Town in Imo Nigeria Guide". www.nigeriagalleria.com. Retrieved 2021-02-21.
  5. ^ "Mbaitoli LGA Festivals Festivals And Carnivals In Imo State :: Nigeria Information & Guide". www.nigeriagalleria.com. Retrieved 2021-02-21.
  6. ^ Nigeria, Media (2018-04-20). "List Of Towns And Villages In Mbaitoli L.G.A, Imo State". Media Nigeria. Retrieved 2023-05-11.
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