Isu Local Government Area, Imo State
Isu is a Local Government Area (LGA) located in Imo State, Nigeria. Its administrative headquarters is in the town of Umundugba.
Communities
Communities in Isu LGA include:
- Umundugba (headquarters)
- Amandugba
- Ekwe
- Uburu Ekwe
- Isunjaba
- Amurie Omanze
- Ebenator Ekwe
- Oboro Amurie
The name Isu derives from the Isu people, a subgroup of the Igbo ethnic group.
Amandugba and Umundugba were originally one town.
Water Supply & Health
Both Amandugba and Umundugba have long suffered from poor water supply sourced from streams and brooks. These sources: - Dry up quickly - Serve as breeding grounds for malaria-carrying mosquitoes - Are associated with diseases such as: - Cholera - Diarrhea - Dysentery - Guinea worm - Tape worm
A recent borehole water project by the charity Africa We Care aims to improve water access.
Education
A notable institution in the LGA is:
- Missionary Institute of God’s Image (MIGI) German Language School
- Located in Amurie Omanze
- Recognised by the Imo State Ministry of Tertiary Education
- Offers German language classes for:
- Students intending to study in Germany
- Married couples joining family members abroad
Population
- Estimated population: 111,213
- Ethnicity: Predominantly Igbo
- Language: Igbo is widely spoken
- Religion: Christianity is the dominant faith
- Cultural life: Notable festivals include the Igba Nta Festival
Geography
- Area: 40 km²
- Average temperature: 26 °C
- Humidity: 71%
- Average wind speed: 11 km/h
- Features several rivers and streams throughout its territory
Climate
- Dry season: Hot, muggy, partly cloudy
- Wet season: Warm, oppressive, overcast
- Temperature range: 65°F to 88°F
- Rare extremes: As low as 59°F, as high as 91°F
- Best time to visit: Late November to early February (ideal for hot-weather activities)
Economy
Key sectors:
- Agriculture: Major crops include:
- Yam
- Cassava
- Oil palm
- Trade: Vibrant markets offering various goods
- Other activities:
- Lumbering
- Blacksmithing