Umuihi Postal Codes: 472118 | Ihitte/Uboma, Imo

Key Facts

Umuihi is a town and one of the autonomous communities within Ihitte/Uboma Local Government Area in Imo State, Nigeria. Located in the southeastern part of Ihitte/Uboma, Umuihi lies within the tropical rainforest region of southeastern Nigeria, characterized by lush vegetation and a humid climate typical of the Niger Delta basin. As a community within this local government area, Umuihi falls under the traditional administrative structure common throughout Igboland, where autonomous communities maintain distinct identities while being part of larger governmental units. While specific population figures for Umuihi alone are not widely documented, Ihitte/Uboma Local Government Area as a whole had an estimated population of approximately 125,000 people according to 2006 census projections, with Umuihi representing one of several communities contributing to this total. The community is part of the cultural and linguistic heartland of the Igbo people, with residents primarily engaged in agriculture, small-scale trading, and other local enterprises common throughout rural southeastern Nigeria. Umuihi, like other communities in Ihitte/Uboma, is governed through a combination of traditional leadership structures and the modern local government system established by Nigeria's federal structure. For those seeking to access postal services or communicate with residents and businesses in this community, accurate postal code information for Umuihi and its specific areas can be obtained through official Nigerian postal service resources.

Neighboring Regions

• Umunumo
• Logara
• Umualumaku
• Umueze
• Amakohia