LGA in Imo State, Nigeria
| Mbaitoli | |
|---|---|
| LGA | |
 Entrance of Mbaitoli Local Government Area, Imo State | |
  Mbaitoli | |
| Coordinates: 5°35′16″N 7°3′0″E / 5.58778°N 7.05000°E / 5.58778; 7.05000 | |
| Country |  Nigeria |
| State | Imo State |
| Area | |
| • Total | 79 sq mi (204 km) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 237,555 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (WAT) |
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. The postal code of the area is 461. Mbaitoli is divided into 9 autonomous communities with 12 INEC wards. The principal occupations of these communities are farming and handicrafts.
Culture and festivals
Most of its festivals like the Mmanwu festival and Okorosha festival are held during the December holidays.
Ekeleke Dancing Group which is performed by Umuomezume kindred Ofekata, Orodo on every Eke day starting from April to first week of June.
Communities and villages
Notable people
- Osita Iheme — Actor
- Kiliwi Nwachukwu — Nigerian fighter
- Saint Obi — Actor
References
- "Imo (State, Nigeria) - Population Statistics, Charts, Map and Location". www.citypopulation.de. Retrieved 2021-02-21.
- "Post Offices- with map of LGA". NIPOST. Archived from the original on November 26, 2012. Retrieved 2009-10-20.
- "Mbaitoli". Imo State Government. Archived from the original on 10 September 2014. Retrieved 10 September 2014.
- "Mbaitoli Town in Imo Nigeria Guide". www.nigeriagalleria.com. Retrieved 2021-02-21.
- "Mbaitoli LGA Festivals Festivals And Carnivals In Imo State :: Nigeria Information & Guide". www.nigeriagalleria.com. Retrieved 2021-02-21.
- Nigeria, Media (2018-04-20). "List Of Towns And Villages In Mbaitoli L.G.A, Imo State". Media Nigeria. Retrieved 2023-05-11.
| Imo State | ||
|---|---|---|
| State capital: Owerri | ||
| Local government areas |  | |