Oru West Local Government Area is located in Imo State, with headquarters in the town of Mgbidi. It is amongst the local governments that make up the Imo West senatorial zone. The population from the 2006 census was 115,704, and it is projected to be 160,800 by 2022. The area covers 118.7 km² and is well-known for agricultural activities, including yam, cassava, and cocoyam farming, with local markets like Eke Mgbidi providing trade opportunities. Oru West LGA postal code is 474 and its approximate coordinates are: Latitude 5.7422° Longitude 6.9109°.