Owerri North Local Government Area is located in the central part of Imo State, with its headquarters in Orie Uratta. It is amongst the local governments that make up the Imo East senatorial zone. The population was 176,334 in the 2006 census, and it is projected to reach 245,100 by 2022. The LGA spans 167.3 km². Owerri North LGA hosts several cultural festivals, including the Onwu Oru, Ugu Uzo, and Onwu Awaka celebrations. Agriculture and trade are key economic activities, with a variety of crops, including cassava and oil palm, grown in the area. Owerri North LGA postal code is 460 and its approximate coordinates are: Latitude of center 5.4512° Longitude of center 7.1046°,