Executive Summary

Dunukofia lies in the central part of Anambra State. It is a rapidly urbanizing LGA with a strong commercial backbone centered in Ukpo.

LAST UPDATED Q4 2024

Est. Population

150,000+

Projected Growth: 2.5% p.a

Land Area

48 km²

High Density

Major Towns

6

Autonomous Communities

Admin HQ

Ukpo

Central Hub

Demographic Analysis

Population Distribution

Dunukofia has a predominantly youthful population, with over 60% of residents under the age of 35. The gender ratio is relatively balanced, with a slight female majority in the agricultural trading sector.

Youth (18-35) 45%
Children (0-17) 30%
Adults/Seniors 25%

Infrastructure Scorecard

Road Network

A-

High connectivity due to the old Enugu-Onitsha road and internal networks built by community efforts in Ukpo and Ifitedunu.

85% Coverage

Healthcare Access

B

Served by the General Hospital Ukpo and several PHCs in Umunnachi and Umudioka.

65% Coverage

Education

B+

Strong presence of secondary schools and private institutions. Literacy rate is above state average.

78% Literacy

Economic Indicators

Top Agricultural Outputs

Crop Season Vol (Est)
Cassava Year-round High
Yam Aug - Dec Medium
Palm Oil Mar - May Medium

Market Activity Index

Eke Ukpo Market

Major daily market

+12%
Afor Igwe (Umunnachi)

Every 4 days

+5%
*Index based on estimated stall occupancy rates.

Administrative Leadership

Chairman Profile

Mr. Ozuligbo Onyemaobi

Transition Chairman

STATUS: ACTIVE_TERM

Council Secretariat

ADMINISTRATIVE HQ

Official State Portal
Address

Dunukofia Local Government Headquarters,
Ukpo, Anambra State.

Public Notice: For inquiries regarding business premises, birth registration, or market stall allocation, please visit the relevant department at the Ukpo Secretariat during working hours (8am - 4pm).

Community Data Register

Town Name Ward Status Key Landmark Action
Ukpo HQ Active Dunukofia LGA Secretariat View Map
Ifitedunu Active St. Gabriel's Church View Map
Umunnachi Active Community Sec. School View Map
Umudioka Active Arts & Cultural Center View Map
Ukwulu Active Nkwo Market Square View Map
Nawgu Active Nawgu Health Center View Map
Data sources: National Bureau of Statistics / Anambra State Ministry of Economic Planning.