Owerri, Regional trade center in southeastern Nigeria
The capital of Imo State stretches between Otamiri River and Nworie River, covering 100 square kilometers with a population of 1.4 million inhabitants.
Founded in the 14th century by Ekwem Oha, Owerri served as the final capital of the Republic of Biafra during the 1969 Nigerian Civil War.
The annual Oru Owere festival occurs from June to August, during which the community settles disputes and shares traditional meals of roasted yam with oil bean.
The Sam Mbakwe International Cargo Airport connects Owerri with major Nigerian cities, while roads link to Port Harcourt, Onitsha, and Aba.
The city contains five ancestral villages known as Owerri Nchi Ise: Umuororonjo, Amawom, Umuonyeche, Umuodu, and Umuoyima.
Location: Imo State
Elevation above the sea: 158 m
Website: http://www.imostate.gov.ng/
Part of: Africa
Shares border with: Obazu
Website: http://imostate.gov.ng
GPS coordinates: 5.48974,7.03420
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:23
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