Igbo Eze North

Igbo Eze North is a Local Government Area in the north of Enugu State, Nigeria. It borders Kogi State and Benue State. Its headquarters are in the town of Enugu-Ezike. Igbo Eze North is made up of two towns. They are Enugu Ezike and Etteh. Igbo is the major and commonly used language.

Igbo Eze North
LGA
Igbo Eze North
Location in Nigeria
Coordinates: 6°59′N 7°27′E
Country Nigeria
StateEnugu State
Government
  Local Government ChairmanWilliams Ejike Itodo (PDP)
Area
  Total293 km2 (113 sq mi)
Population
 (2006 census)
  Total259,431
Time zoneUTC+1 (WAT)
3-digit postal code prefix
413
ISO 3166 codeNG.EN.IN

It has an area of 293 km2 and a population of 259,431 at the 2006 census.

The postal code of the area is 413.

The Igbo language is the most widely used language in Igbo Eze North local government area. However, Idoma and Igala languages are common amongst migrants.

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