Nkwerre is one of the Local Government Areas in

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, South-East,

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. It is situated in Nkwerre town where the name of the

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area was derived. Its population was placed at 80,270 from the 2006 population census with an area of 38.447 km. It is known for its thick vegetation which is supposed to prevent

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however, it is erosion prone area. The

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of the local government area is 471. In 2015, Hezekiah University was built in Nkwerre, Ishiala umudi. Nkwerre community that gave the local government area its name was known for its indigenous technology of blacksmithing ingenuity. This endeared the community the name, "Nkwerre Opia Egbe" meaning "Nkwerre, the manufacturer of gun."

History

Notable places in Nkwerre Local Government Area

* Hezekiah University, Ishiala Umudi

References

ezekiah University Local Government Areas in Imo State Towns in Imo State Local Government Areas in Igboland {{Imo-geo-stub