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'''Umuahia''' ({{IPA-ig|ʊmʊaːhiaː|pron}}) is the capital city of [[Abia State]] in southeastern [[Nigeria]].<ref name="vgmedia">{{cite news|url=http://www.vanguardngr.com/2013/10/gate-umuahia/| title=The 'Gate' of Umuahia| date=2013-10-01|work=[[Vanguard (Nigeria)|Vanguardngr.com]]| publisher=[[Vanguard Media]]|access-date=2014-03-30}}</ref><ref name="GPS">{{cite news|url=http://thegpscoordinates.net/nigeria/umuahia|title=The latitude and longitude gps coordinates of Umuahia (Nigeria)|publisher=The GPS Coordinates.net|access-date=2014-03-30}}</ref><ref name="USAafricaonline news">{{cite news|url=http://www.usafricaonline.com/abia.html|title=ABIA State of Nigeria |publisher=USAfricaonline.com|access-date=2014-03-30}}</ref> Umuahia is located along the rail road that lies between [[Port Harcourt]] to its south,and [[Enugu]] city to its north. Umuahia has a population of 359,230 according to the 2006 Nigerian census. Umuahia is indigenously [[Igbo people|Igbo]].
'''Umuahia''' ({{IPA|ig|ʊmʊaːhiaː|pron}}) is the capital city of [[Abia State]] in southeastern [[Nigeria]].<ref name="vgmedia">{{cite news|url=http://www.vanguardngr.com/2013/10/gate-umuahia/| title=The 'Gate' of Umuahia| date=2013-10-01|work=[[Vanguard (Nigeria)|Vanguardngr.com]]| publisher=[[Vanguard Media]]|access-date=2014-03-30}}</ref><ref name="GPS">{{cite news|url=http://thegpscoordinates.net/nigeria/umuahia|title=The latitude and longitude gps coordinates of Umuahia (Nigeria)|publisher=The GPS Coordinates.net|access-date=2014-03-30}}</ref><ref name="USAafricaonline news">{{cite news|url=http://www.usafricaonline.com/abia.html|title=ABIA State of Nigeria |publisher=USAfricaonline.com|access-date=2014-03-30}}</ref> Umuahia is located along the rail road that lies between [[Port Harcourt]] to its south, and [[Enugu]] city to its north. Umuahia has a population of 359,230 according to the 2006 Nigerian census.


Umuahia is renowned for being a railway and agricultural market center, which attracts traders and farmers from neighboring towns to sell their produce, such as yams, cassava, corn (maize), taro, citrus fruits, and [[palm oil]] and kernels.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Umuahia {{!}} Location, Facts, & Population {{!}} Britannica |url=https://www.britannica.com/place/Umuahia |access-date=2022-07-19 |website=www.britannica.com |language=en}}</ref> There are industries that help drive its economy, such as a brewery and a palm-oil-processing plant. Nigeria's [[National Root Crops Research Institute]], at [[Umudike]], is adjacent to the town. Umuahia also has several colleges including Trinity College (theological), Government College Umuahia, Holy Rosary Girls Secondary School and hospitals like the [[Federal Medical Centre, Umuahia|Federal Medical Centre]], Umuahia (formerly Queen Elizabeth Hospital) <ref>{{Cite journal |last1=Nwankwo |first1=I. I. M. |last2=Nwaigwe |first2=G. O. |last3=Aguwa |first3=U. O. |last4=Okereke |first4=A. C. |last5=Amanze |first5=N. J. |date=2019-06-30 |title=Fortification of sweet potato progenies for enhanced root dry matter and micro-nutrient density through genetic recombination |journal=Journal of Agricultural Science and Practice |volume=4 |issue=3 |pages=86–93 |doi=10.31248/jasp2019.143 |issn=2536-7072|doi-access=free }}</ref>.{{citation needed|date=August 2021}}
Umuahia is renowned for being a railway and [[Agricultural marketing|agricultural market]] center, which attracts traders and farmers from neighboring towns to sell their produce, such as yams, cassava, corn (maize), taro, citrus fruits, and [[palm oil]] and kernels.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Umuahia {{!}} Location, Facts, & Population {{!}} Britannica |url=https://www.britannica.com/place/Umuahia |access-date=2022-07-19 |website=www.britannica.com |language=en}}</ref> There are industries that help drive its economy, such as a brewery and a palm-oil-processing plant. Nigeria's [[National Root Crops Research Institute]], at [[Umudike]], is adjacent to the town. Umuahia also has several colleges including Trinity College (theological), Government College Umuahia, Holy Rosary Girls Secondary School and hospitals like the [[Federal Medical Centre, Umuahia|Federal Medical Centre]], Umuahia (formerly Queen Elizabeth Hospital).<ref>{{Cite journal |last1=Nwankwo |first1=I. I. M. |last2=Nwaigwe |first2=G. O. |last3=Aguwa |first3=U. O. |last4=Okereke |first4=A. C. |last5=Amanze |first5=N. J. |date=2019-06-30 |title=Fortification of sweet potato progenies for enhanced root dry matter and micro-nutrient density through genetic recombination |journal=Journal of Agricultural Science and Practice |volume=4 |issue=3 |pages=86–93 |doi=10.31248/jasp2019.143 |issn=2536-7072|doi-access=free }}</ref>


Umuahia comprises two [[Local Government Areas of Nigeria|local government areas]]: [[Umuahia North]] and [[Umuahia South]]. These local governments are also composed of clans such as the [[Umuopara]], [[Ibeku]], [[Olokoro]], [[Ubakala]] and [[Ohuhu]] communities.<ref name = "reference D"> Asiegbu, Johnson U. J.(1985). Traditional African Societies And Indigenous Technology: A Case Study Of The Umuahia-Igbo Communities Of South-Eastern Nigeria. Pg.95-105. https://idl-bnc-idrc.dspacedirect.org/bitstream/handle/10625/1741/IDL-1741.pdf</ref>
Umuahia comprises two [[Local Government Areas of Nigeria|local government areas]]: [[Umuahia North]] and [[Umuahia South]]. These local governments are also composed of clans such as the [[Umuopara]], [[Ibeku]], [[Olokoro]], [[Ubakala]] and [[Ohuhu]] communities.<ref name = "reference D">Asiegbu, Johnson U. J.(1985). Traditional African Societies And Indigenous Technology: A Case Study Of The Umuahia-Igbo Communities Of South-Eastern Nigeria. Pg.95-105. https://idl-bnc-idrc.dspacedirect.org/bitstream/handle/10625/1741/IDL-1741.pdf</ref>


==History==
==History==
According to popular legend, the name Umuahia derives from the Igbo word ''AmaAhia''<ref>[http://www.google.com Oma]</ref> or "Ama Ahia", which means "market place or market center", respectively. The [[United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland|British]], who arrived the region and annexed it sometime around the mid-to late 19th century, upon learning the name, mistakenly pronounced and spelled it as "Umuahia". Other legends exist regarding the origin of Umuahia, but the foregoing version seems most probable by consensus.<ref name=":2">{{Cite journal|last=Amadi, C. O and Edighan, B. I|date=June 2017|title=Analysis Of Traffic Volume And Parking At Ishi -Gate, Umuahia, Abia State, Nigeria|url=https://www.ijiras.com/2017/Vol_4-Issue_6/paper_74.pdf|journal=International Journal of Innovative Research and Advanced Studies (IJIRAS)|volume=4|issue=6|pages=1–20|via=IJIRAS}}</ref> In precolonial times, it served as one of the central marketplaces in the region for commerce. Given its serenity and proximity to other towns, such as Ohafia, Abiriba, Arochukwu, Obowo, Ngwa, Okigwi, Uzuakoli, Bende, Nnewi, Akwa Akpa (Old Calabar), and Kalabari, merchants of produce, pottery, crafts, textile, traditional medicine, palm wine, and tools travelled from afar, to trade at the busy market center, with many roads leading to it.<ref name=":2" />
According to popular legend, the name Umuahia derives from the Igbo word ''AmaAhia''<ref>[http://www.google.com Oma]</ref> or "Ama Ahia", which means "market place or market center", respectively. The [[United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland|British]], who arrived the region and [[Annexation|annexed]] it sometime around the mid-to late 19th century, upon learning the name, mistakenly pronounced and spelled it as "Umuahia". Other legends exist regarding the origin of Umuahia, but the foregoing version seems most probable by consensus.<ref name=":2">{{Cite journal|last=Amadi, C. O and Edighan, B. I|date=June 2017|title=Analysis Of Traffic Volume And Parking At Ishi -Gate, Umuahia, Abia State, Nigeria|url=https://www.ijiras.com/2017/Vol_4-Issue_6/paper_74.pdf|journal=International Journal of Innovative Research and Advanced Studies (IJIRAS)|volume=4|issue=6|pages=1–20|via=IJIRAS}}</ref> In precolonial times, it served as one of the central marketplaces in the region for commerce. Given its serenity and proximity to other towns, such as Ohafia, Abiriba, Ihechiowa, Arochukwu, Obowo, Ngwa, Okigwi, Uzuakoli, Bende, Nnewi, Akwa Akpa (Old Calabar), and Kalabari, merchants of produce, pottery, crafts, textile, traditional medicine, palm wine, and tools travelled from afar, to trade at the busy market center, with many roads leading to it.<ref name=":2" />


However, the name Ama Ahia was not the town's name; rather it was located in a place called Afor Ibeji, near Olokoro Town. With increasing British administrative and commercial activities in the region and yonder, Umuahia, as it came to be known and written, was relocated to Ibeku Town for better oversight by administrative offices and the convergence of roads at Ibeku. The new location became one of the major trading posts along the rail route built by the [[Royal Niger Company|United African Company]] (UAC) for carting produce, raw materials, and minerals along the trade route from Sub-Sahara to the Atlantic Ocean, for onward exportation to Europe. The trading post was named Umuahia-Ibeku Station to reflect the new market square and domain. Over time, the area became known as Umuahia, while the original market town at Afor Ibeji was renamed to Old Umuahia. The hyphenated Umuahia-Ibeku became a source of dispute, given that neighboring towns such as Ohuhu, Umuopara, Afugiri, Ofeme, etc., were constituted into the Umuahia administrative area, entitling them to be under Umuahia, not Umuahia – Ibeku, since Ibeku is on the same level as the constituent parts of Umuahia.
However, the name Ama Ahia was not the town's name; rather it was located in a place called Afor Ibeji, near Olokoro Town. With increasing British administrative and commercial activities in the region and yonder, Umuahia, as it came to be known and written, was relocated to Ibeku Town for better oversight by administrative offices and the convergence of roads at Ibeku. The new location became one of the major trading posts along the rail route built by the [[Royal Niger Company|United African Company]] (UAC) for carting produce, raw materials, and minerals along the trade route from Sub-Sahara to the Atlantic Ocean, for onward exportation to Europe. The [[trading post]] was named Umuahia-Ibeku Station to reflect the new market square and domain. Over time, the area became known as Umuahia, while the original market town at Afor Ibeji was renamed to Old Umuahia. The hyphenated Umuahia-Ibeku became a source of dispute, given that neighboring towns such as Ohuhu, Umuopara, Afugiri, Ofeme, etc., were constituted into the Umuahia administrative area, entitling them to be under Umuahia, not Umuahia – Ibeku, since Ibeku is on the same level as the constituent parts of Umuahia.


Umuahia, though comprising several villages and communities, is composed mainly of five sister clans, socially and phonologically homogenous at most, with each clan having its own version of autonomy, and social evolution.
Umuahia, though comprising several villages and communities, is composed mainly of five sister clans, socially and phonologically homogenous at most, with each clan having its own version of autonomy, and social evolution.


Umuahia was established by the [[Colonial Nigeria|British colonial administration of Nigeria]] in the early 20th century. Umuahia was declared the second (and soon became the longest serving) capital, of the short-lived nation of the [[Republic of Biafra]], on 28 September 1967 after the first capital, [[Enugu]] was captured by Nigerian troops. On April 22, 1969 Umuahia was occupied and nearly taken by Nigerian troops but they were forced to retreat, due to a stiff offensive by Biafran Maj. E.A. Eutuk. After Umuahia's capture on 24 December 1969, the last Biafran capital before its dissolution became [[Owerri]].
Umuahia was established by the [[Colonial Nigeria|British colonial administration of Nigeria]] in the early 20th century. Umuahia was declared the second (and soon became the longest serving) capital, of the short-lived nation of the [[Republic of Biafra]], on 28 September 1967 after the first capital, [[Enugu]] was captured by Nigerian troops. On April 22, 1969 Umuahia was occupied and nearly taken by Nigerian troops but were forced to retreat, due to a stiff offensive by Biafran Maj. E.A. Eutuk. After Umuahia's capture on 24 December 1969, the last Biafran capital before its dissolution became [[Owerri]].


Formerly known as Ikwuano/Umuahia Local government council until the Babangida-led government divided it into two LGAs—Ikwuano LGA and Umuahia LGA in 1991—and then later in 1996, the former Umuahia Local Government Area was split by Abacha-led government into two local governments: Umuahia North and Umuahia South. The first executive chairman of the old Umuahia local government area is Chief Chibiko Ukanwoke, elected in December 1991.
Formerly known as Ikwuano/Umuahia Local government council until the Babangida-led government divided it into two LGAs—Ikwuano LGA and Umuahia LGA in 1991—and then later in 1996, the former Umuahia Local Government Area was split by Abacha-led government into two local governments: Umuahia North and Umuahia South. The first executive chairman of the old Umuahia local government area is Chief Chibiko Ukanwoke, elected in December 1991.


== Government ==
[[Government College Umuahia]] and [[Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike (MOUAU) formerly Federal University of Agriculture (FUAU)]] now fall into the domain of Ikwuano people.


== Umuahia Local Government Areas (LGAs) ==
=== Umuahia Local Government Areas (LGAs) ===
There are two LGAs in Umuahia, namely; Umuahia North and Umuahia South. Both LGAs are made up of Clans, and villages in turn, made up the Clans.
There are two LGAs in Umuahia, namely; Umuahia North and Umuahia South. Both LGAs are made up of Clans, and villages in turn, made up the Clans.


The South has three major clans, namely – Ubakala, Olokoro and [[Umuopara]]. Some of the communities/villages in Umuahia South constitute what is known as Old Umuahia. The Local Government council Headquarters is located at Apumiri in [[Ubakala]].
The South has three major clans, namely – Ubakala, Olokoro, and [[Umuopara]] (until 1949, Umuopara was part of Ohuhu). Some of the communities/villages in Umuahia South constitute what is known as Old Umuahia. The Local Government council Headquarters is located at Apumiri in [[Ubakala]].


The North consists of Ibeku and [[Ohuhu]]. Its Local Government council Headquarters is located at [[Ibeku]].
The North consists of Ibeku and [[Ohuhu]]. Its Local Government council Headquarters is located at [[Ibeku]].
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==Climate==
==Climate==


Umuahia's climate is classified as tropical.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web|title=Umuahia climate: Average Temperature, weather by month, Umuahia weather averages - Climate-Data.org|url=https://en.climate-data.org/africa/nigeria/abia/umuahia-889380/|access-date=2021-06-16|website=en.climate-data.org}}</ref> During most months of the year, there is significant rainfall in Umuahia. There is only a short dry season. The climate here is classified as Am, by the Köppen-Geiger system. In Umuahia, the average annual temperature is 26.0&nbsp;°C. Precipitation here averages 2153&nbsp;mm. Precipitation is the lowest in December, with an average of 15&nbsp;mm. Most precipitation falls in September, with an average of 322&nbsp;mm. At an average temperature of 27.5&nbsp;°C, March is the hottest month of the year. In August, the average temperature is 24.5&nbsp;°C. It is the lowest average temperature of the whole year.<ref name=":1" /><ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-07-03 |title=Climate Watch: AfDB approves $115m loan for erosion control, waste management in Abia |url=https://www.thecable.ng/climate-watch-afdb-approves-115m-loan-for-erosion-control-waste-management-in-abia |access-date=2023-07-14 |website=TheCable |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=AfDB Approves $115m Loan for Abia State for Road Rehabilitation, Erosion Control, Solid Waste Mgt - THISDAYLIVE |url=https://www.thisdaylive.com/index.php/2023/07/03/afdb-approves-115m-loan-for-abia-state-for-road-rehabilitation-erosion-control-solid-waste-mgt |access-date=2023-07-14 |website=www.thisdaylive.com |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Report |first=Agency |date=2023-05-17 |title=Abia farmers receive training on climate prediction, weather forecast |url=https://www.premiumtimesng.com/regional/ssouth-east/598886-abia-farmers-receive-training-on-climate-prediction-weather-forecast.html |access-date=2023-07-14 |website=Premium Times Nigeria |language=en-GB}}</ref><ref name=":3">{{Cite web |title=Umuahia Annual Weather Averages |url=https://www.worldweatheronline.com/umuahia-weather/abia/ng.aspx |access-date=2023-07-14 |website=WorldWeatherOnline.com |language=en}}</ref>
Umuahia's climate is classified as tropical.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web|title=Umuahia climate: Average Temperature, weather by month, Umuahia weather averages - Climate-Data.org|url=https://en.climate-data.org/africa/nigeria/abia/umuahia-889380/|access-date=2021-06-16|website=en.climate-data.org}}</ref> During most months of the year, there is significant rainfall in Umuahia. There is only a short dry season. The climate here is classified as Am, by the Köppen-Geiger system. In Umuahia, the average annual temperature is 26.0&nbsp;°C. Precipitation here averages 2153&nbsp;mm. Precipitation is the lowest in December, with an average of 15&nbsp;mm. Most precipitation falls in September, with an average of 322&nbsp;mm. At an average temperature of 27.5&nbsp;°C, March is the hottest month of the year. In August, the average temperature is 24.5&nbsp;°C. It is the lowest average temperature of the whole year.<ref name=":1" /><ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-07-03 |title=Climate Watch: AfDB approves $115m loan for erosion control, waste management in Abia |url=https://www.thecable.ng/climate-watch-afdb-approves-115m-loan-for-erosion-control-waste-management-in-abia |access-date=2023-07-14 |website=TheCable |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=AfDB Approves $115m Loan for Abia State for Road Rehabilitation, Erosion Control, Solid Waste Mgt - THISDAYLIVE |url=https://www.thisdaylive.com/index.php/2023/07/03/afdb-approves-115m-loan-for-abia-state-for-road-rehabilitation-erosion-control-solid-waste-mgt |access-date=2023-07-14 |website=www.thisdaylive.com |language=en}}</ref><ref name=":5">{{Cite web |last=Report |first=Agency |date=2023-05-17 |title=Abia farmers receive training on climate prediction, weather forecast |url=https://www.premiumtimesng.com/regional/ssouth-east/598886-abia-farmers-receive-training-on-climate-prediction-weather-forecast.html |access-date=2023-07-14 |website=Premium Times Nigeria |language=en-GB}}</ref><ref name=":3">{{Cite web |title=Umuahia Annual Weather Averages |url=https://www.worldweatheronline.com/umuahia-weather/abia/ng.aspx |access-date=2023-07-14 |website=WorldWeatherOnline.com |language=en}}</ref>


{{Weather box
== Umuahia's Cloud ==
| width = auto
| metric first = yes
| single line = yes
| location = Umuahia (1991–2020)
| Jan record high C = 37.2
| Feb record high C = 40
| Mar record high C = 39
| Apr record high C = 37.5
| May record high C = 36
| Jun record high C = 34.6
| Jul record high C = 33.4
| Aug record high C = 33
| Sep record high C = 33
| Oct record high C = 37
| Nov record high C = 35
| Dec record high C = 37
| year record high C = 40.0

| Jan high C = 33.4
| Feb high C = 34.6
| Mar high C = 34.1
| Apr high C = 33.1
| May high C = 32.1
| Jun high C = 30.6
| Jul high C = 29.4
| Aug high C = 29.2
| Sep high C = 29.9
| Oct high C = 30.8
| Nov high C = 32.2
| Dec high C = 33.1
| year high C = 31.9

| Jan mean C = 27.7
| Feb mean C = 29.2
| Mar mean C = 29.2
| Apr mean C = 28.5
| May mean C = 27.8
| Jun mean C = 26.8
| Jul mean C = 26.1
| Aug mean C = 26.0
| Sep mean C = 26.4
| Oct mean C = 26.9
| Nov mean C = 27.8
| Dec mean C = 27.7
| year mean C = 27.5

| Jan low C = 22.1
| Feb low C = 23.8
| Mar low C = 24.3
| Apr low C = 23.9
| May low C = 23.5
| Jun low C = 23.0
| Jul low C = 22.8
| Aug low C = 22.8
| Sep low C = 22.9
| Oct low C = 22.9
| Nov low C = 23.4
| Dec low C = 22.4
| year low C = 23.2

| Jan record low C = 14.2
| Feb record low C = 16
| Mar record low C = 20.3
| Apr record low C = 19.6
| May record low C = 18.3
| Jun record low C = 18
| Jul record low C = 17
| Aug record low C = 15
| Sep record low C = 20
| Oct record low C = 19.1
| Nov record low C = 17
| Dec record low C = 14
| year record low C = 14.0

| precipitation colour = green
| Jan precipitation mm = 25.6
| Feb precipitation mm = 51.1
| Mar precipitation mm = 92.5
| Apr precipitation mm = 170.4
| May precipitation mm = 282.3
| Jun precipitation mm = 331.0
| Jul precipitation mm = 370.9
| Aug precipitation mm = 330.8
| Sep precipitation mm = 362.7
| Oct precipitation mm = 271.3
| Nov precipitation mm = 67.5
| Dec precipitation mm = 8.2
| year precipitation mm = 2364.2

| unit precipitation days = 1.0 mm
| Jan precipitation days = 1.2
| Feb precipitation days = 2.4
| Mar precipitation days = 5.8
| Apr precipitation days = 9.3
| May precipitation days = 13.9
| Jun precipitation days = 15.1
| Jul precipitation days = 19.4
| Aug precipitation days = 19.2
| Sep precipitation days = 18.3
| Oct precipitation days = 14.9
| Nov precipitation days = 4.5
| Dec precipitation days = 0.7
| year precipitation days = 124.7

| Jan humidity = 74.5
| Feb humidity = 78.3
| Mar humidity = 85.3
| Apr humidity = 87.6
| May humidity = 89.0
| Jun humidity = 90.2
| Jul humidity = 90.3
| Aug humidity = 90.1
| Sep humidity = 90.9
| Oct humidity = 90.7
| Nov humidity = 86.9
| Dec humidity = 77.8
| year humidity = 86.0

| source = [[National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration|NOAA]]<ref name="WMONormals">{{cite web
|url = https://www.nodc.noaa.gov/archive/arc0216/0253808/2.2/data/0-data/Region-1-WMO-Normals-9120/Nigeria/CSV/Umuahia_65254.csv
|title = World Meteorological Organization Climate Normals for 1991-2020 — Umuahia
|publisher = National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
|access-date = January 8, 2024}}</ref>
}}

=== Clouds ===
The annual seasonal variation in the average percentage of sky covered by clouds in Umuahia is quite pronounced.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |title=Umuahia Climate, Weather By Month, Average Temperature (Nigeria) - Weather Spark |url=https://weatherspark.com/y/54992/Average-Weather-in-Umuahia-Nigeria-Year-Round#google_vignette |access-date=2023-07-14 |website=weatherspark.com |language=en}}</ref><ref name=":1" />
The annual seasonal variation in the average percentage of sky covered by clouds in Umuahia is quite pronounced.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |title=Umuahia Climate, Weather By Month, Average Temperature (Nigeria) - Weather Spark |url=https://weatherspark.com/y/54992/Average-Weather-in-Umuahia-Nigeria-Year-Round#google_vignette |access-date=2023-07-14 |website=weatherspark.com |language=en}}</ref><ref name=":1" />


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In Umuahia, December is the clearest month of the year, with the sky remaining clear, mostly clear, or partly [[overcast]] 41% of the time.<ref name=":1" /><ref name=":0" />
In Umuahia, December is the clearest month of the year, with the sky remaining clear, mostly clear, or partly [[overcast]] 41% of the time.<ref name=":1" /><ref name=":0" />


Around February 10 through November 24, there is a 9.4-month period of increased cloud cover.<ref name=":0" />
Around February 10 through November 24, there is a 9.4-month period of increased cloud cover.<ref name=":0" /><ref name=":6">{{Cite web |title=Climate & Weather Averages in Umuahia, Abia, Nigeria |url=https://www.timeanddate.com/weather/nigeria/umuahia/climate |access-date=2023-07-14 |website=www.timeanddate.com |language=en}}</ref>

In Umuahia, April is the month with the most [[cloud]]s, with the sky being overcast or mostly cloudy 85% of the time on average.<ref name=":0" /><ref name=":4" /><ref name=":3" />


=== Precipitation ===
In Umuahia, April is the month with the most [[Cloud|clouds]], with the sky being overcast or mostly cloudy 85% of the time on average.<ref name=":0" />
A day that has at least 0.04 [[inch]]es of liquid or liquid-equivalent [[precipitation]] is considered to be wet. In Umuahia, the likelihood of rainy days fluctuates wildly throughout the year.<ref name=":0" /><ref name=":7">{{Cite web |title=Weather for Umuahia, Abia, Nigeria |url=https://www.timeanddate.com/weather/nigeria/umuahia |access-date=2023-07-14 |website=www.timeanddate.com |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Umuahia Weather |url=https://www.worldweatheronline.com/umuahia-weather/abia/ng.aspx |access-date=2023-07-14 |website=WorldWeatherOnline.com |language=en}}</ref>


From March 28 to November 8 (the wetter season), there is a greater than 44% chance that any given day will be rainy. In Umuahia, September has an average of 25.0 days with at least 0.04 inches of precipitation, making it the month with the most wet days.<ref name=":3" /><ref name=":4">{{Cite web |title=Simulated historical climate & weather data for Umuahia |url=https://www.meteoblue.com/en/weather/historyclimate/climatemodelled/umuahia_nigeria_2320576 |access-date=2023-07-14 |website=meteoblue |language=en}}</ref><ref name=":8" />
== Precipitation ==
A day that has at least 0.04 [[Inch|inches]] of liquid or liquid-equivalent [[precipitation]] is considered to be wet. In Umuahia, the likelihood of rainy days fluctuates wildly throughout the year.<ref name=":0" /><ref>{{Cite web |title=Weather for Umuahia, Abia, Nigeria |url=https://www.timeanddate.com/weather/nigeria/umuahia |access-date=2023-07-14 |website=www.timeanddate.com |language=en}}</ref>


From March 28 to November 8 (the wetter season), there is a greater than 44% chance that any given day will be rainy. In Umuahia, September has an average of 25.0 days with at least 0.04 inches of precipitation, making it the month with the most wet days.<ref name=":3" /><ref>{{Cite web |title=Simulated historical climate & weather data for Umuahia |url=https://www.meteoblue.com/en/weather/historyclimate/climatemodelled/umuahia_nigeria_2320576 |access-date=2023-07-14 |website=meteoblue |language=en}}</ref>
Between November 8 and March 28, or 4.6 months, is the dry season. With an average of just 1.4 days with at least 0.04 inches of precipitation, January is the month with the fewest wet days in Umuahia.<ref name=":3" /><ref name=":8" /><ref name=":1" />


=== Rainfall ===
Between November 8 and March 28, or 4.6 months, is the dry season. With an average of just 1.4 days with at least 0.04 inches of precipitation, January is the month with the fewest wet days in Umuahia.<ref name=":3" />
Extreme seasonal variations in monthly rainfall are common in Umuahia.<ref name=":8">{{Cite web |title=Umuahia weather and climate ☀️ Best time to visit 🌡️ Temperature |url=https://www.besttimetovisit.com.pk/nigeria/umuahia-2900610/ |access-date=2023-07-14 |website=www.besttimetovisit.com.pk |language=en}}</ref><ref name=":4" /><ref name=":6" /><ref name=":7" /><ref name=":3" /><ref name=":0" />


From February 1 to December 12 there are 10 months of rain, with a median 31-day rainfall of at least 0.5 inches. With an average rainfall of 10.6 inches, September is the wettest month in Umuahia.<ref name=":1" /><ref name=":7" /><ref name=":4" /><ref name=":6" /><ref name=":8" />


The year's dry spell lasts from December 12 to February 1 for 1.7 months. With an average rainfall of just 0.3 inches, January is the month with the least amount of rain in Umuahia.<ref name=":7" /><ref name=":8" /><ref name=":1" /><ref name=":5" /><ref name=":3" />


==Notable people==
==Notable people==
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* [[Johnson Aguiyi-Ironsi]], Nigeria's Military Officer and Former Head of State.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2017-07-30|title=What's Aguiyi-Ironsi's place in history?|url=https://thenationonlineng.net/whats-aguiyi-ironsis-place-history/|access-date=2021-06-28|website=Latest Nigeria News, Nigerian Newspapers, Politics|language=en-US}}</ref>
* [[Johnson Aguiyi-Ironsi]], Nigeria's Military Officer and Former Head of State.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2017-07-30|title=What's Aguiyi-Ironsi's place in history?|url=https://thenationonlineng.net/whats-aguiyi-ironsis-place-history/|access-date=2021-06-28|website=Latest Nigeria News, Nigerian Newspapers, Politics|language=en-US}}</ref>
* [[Uzodinma Iweala]], US based Medical Doctor and acclaimed author of the bestselling book [[Beasts of No Nation]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Seven Men Whose Wives are Making Waves|url=https://www.modernghana.com/news/1058770/seven-men-whose-wives-are-making-waves.html|access-date=2021-06-28|website=Modern Ghana|language=en}}</ref>
* [[Uzodinma Iweala]], US based Medical Doctor and acclaimed author of the bestselling book [[Beasts of No Nation]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Seven Men Whose Wives are Making Waves|url=https://www.modernghana.com/news/1058770/seven-men-whose-wives-are-making-waves.html|access-date=2021-06-28|website=Modern Ghana|language=en}}</ref>
* [[Nnamdi Kanu]], Founder of the [[Indigenous People of Biafra]] (IPOB), a separatist group.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2017-09-12|title=Nigerian Army "Places Nnamdi Kanu Under House Arrest" – Lawyer {{!}} Premium Times Nigeria|url=https://www.premiumtimesng.com/regional/ssouth-east/243042-nigerian-army-places-nnamdi-kanu-house-arrest-lawyer.html|access-date=2021-06-28|language=en-GB}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=Emeruwa|first=Chijindu|date=2020-02-14|title=IPOB leader, Nnamdi Kanu accuses Nigerian Army of kidnapping mourners attending late parent's burial in Umuahia|url=https://dailypost.ng/2020/02/14/ipob-leader-nnamdi-kanu-accuses-nigerian-army-of-kidnapping-mourners-attending-late-parents-burial-in-umuahia/|access-date=2021-06-28|website=Daily Post Nigeria|language=en-US}}</ref>
* [[Nnamdi Kanu]], founder of the [[Indigenous People of Biafra]] (IPOB), a separatist group.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2017-09-12|title=Nigerian Army "Places Nnamdi Kanu Under House Arrest" – Lawyer {{!}} Premium Times Nigeria|url=https://www.premiumtimesng.com/regional/ssouth-east/243042-nigerian-army-places-nnamdi-kanu-house-arrest-lawyer.html|access-date=2021-06-28|language=en-GB}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=Emeruwa|first=Chijindu|date=2020-02-14|title=IPOB leader, Nnamdi Kanu accuses Nigerian Army of kidnapping mourners attending late parent's burial in Umuahia|url=https://dailypost.ng/2020/02/14/ipob-leader-nnamdi-kanu-accuses-nigerian-army-of-kidnapping-mourners-attending-late-parents-burial-in-umuahia/|access-date=2021-06-28|website=Daily Post Nigeria|language=en-US}}</ref>
* [[Samuel Chukwueze]], Nigeria National Team Football Player.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-01-22|title=Emery Considers Surgery as Best Option for Injured Chukwueze|url=https://www.thisdaylive.com/index.php/2021/01/22/emery-considers-surgery-as-best-option-for-injured-chukwueze/|access-date=2021-06-28|website=THISDAYLIVE|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-05-11|title=My birthday wish is to win Europa League, Samuel Chukwueze reveals|url=https://www.vanguardngr.com/2021/05/my-birthday-wish-is-to-win-europa-league-samuel-chukwueze-reveals/|access-date=2021-06-28|website=Vanguard News|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=Foster|first=Neil|date=2021-05-23|title=Liverpool, Man Utd head list that €60 La Liga ace has 'spoken' to|url=https://www.teamtalk.com/news/samuel-chukwueze-liverpool-man-utd-villarreal|access-date=2021-06-28|website=TEAMtalk|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=2020-11-05|title=Samuel Chukwueze: Profile, Expert Analysis, Tactical Overview & Video|url=https://www.101greatgoals.com/news/samuel-chukwueze-profile-expert-analysis-tactical-overview-video/|access-date=2021-06-28|website=Football (soccer) greatest goals and highlights {{!}} 101 Great Goals|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Exclusive Samuel Chukwueze interview: Villarreal star on Robben, Messi, Nigeria and his incredible rise to fame {{!}} Goal.com|url=https://www.goal.com/en/news/from-burning-boots-to-scoring-boots-meet-villarreals-robben-like-/4qd03k1axfb51pfelx76zrjzf|access-date=2021-06-28|website=www.goal.com}}</ref>
* [[Samuel Chukwueze]], Nigeria National Team football player.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-01-22|title=Emery Considers Surgery as Best Option for Injured Chukwueze|url=https://www.thisdaylive.com/index.php/2021/01/22/emery-considers-surgery-as-best-option-for-injured-chukwueze/|access-date=2021-06-28|website=THISDAYLIVE|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-05-11|title=My birthday wish is to win Europa League, Samuel Chukwueze reveals|url=https://www.vanguardngr.com/2021/05/my-birthday-wish-is-to-win-europa-league-samuel-chukwueze-reveals/|access-date=2021-06-28|website=Vanguard News|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=Foster|first=Neil|date=2021-05-23|title=Liverpool, Man Utd head list that €60 La Liga ace has 'spoken' to|url=https://www.teamtalk.com/news/samuel-chukwueze-liverpool-man-utd-villarreal|access-date=2021-06-28|website=TEAMtalk|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=2020-11-05|title=Samuel Chukwueze: Profile, Expert Analysis, Tactical Overview & Video|url=https://www.101greatgoals.com/news/samuel-chukwueze-profile-expert-analysis-tactical-overview-video/|access-date=2021-06-28|website=Football (soccer) greatest goals and highlights {{!}} 101 Great Goals|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Exclusive Samuel Chukwueze interview: Villarreal star on Robben, Messi, Nigeria and his incredible rise to fame {{!}} Goal.com|url=https://www.goal.com/en/news/from-burning-boots-to-scoring-boots-meet-villarreals-robben-like-/4qd03k1axfb51pfelx76zrjzf|access-date=2021-06-28|website=www.goal.com}}</ref>
* [[Ejike Asiegbu]], Nollywood veteran
* [[Ejike Asiegbu]], Nollywood veteran


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[[Category:Cities in Abia State]]
[[Category:Cities in Abia State]]
[[Category:State capitals in Nigeria]]
[[Category:State capitals in Nigeria]]
[[Category:Towns in Igboland]]

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Umuahia
Umuhu-na-Okaiuga
Umuahia Ibeku
City
Top left: Abia tower. Mid Left: Umuahia Clock Tower. Bottom Left: Federal High Court, Umuahia. Center: BCA Radio Tower. Top Right: Star Beer sponsored welcome Billboard. Mid Right: Umuahia Market. Bottom Right: Umuahia Police Station.
Top left: Abia tower. Mid Left: Umuahia Clock Tower. Bottom Left: Federal High Court, Umuahia.
Center: BCA Radio Tower.
Top Right: Star Beer sponsored welcome Billboard. Mid Right: Umuahia Market. Bottom Right: Umuahia Police Station.
Nickname: 
UM TOWN
Umuahia is located in Nigeria
Umuahia
Umuahia
Location in Nigeria
Coordinates: 5°32′N 7°29′E / 5.533°N 7.483°E / 5.533; 7.483
Land Nigeria
StateAbia State
LGAUmuahia North, Umuahia South and has expanded deeply into ikwuano
Population
 (2006)[1]
 • Total359,230
 • Estimate 
(2022[2])
527,400
Time zoneUTC+1 (WAT)
Postcode
440...
Area code088
National languageIgbo

Umuahia (pronounced [ʊmʊaːhiaː]) is the capital city of Abia State in southeastern Nigeria.[3][4][5] Umuahia is located along the rail road that lies between Port Harcourt to its south, and Enugu city to its north. Umuahia has a population of 359,230 according to the 2006 Nigerian census.

Umuahia is renowned for being a railway and agricultural market center, which attracts traders and farmers from neighboring towns to sell their produce, such as yams, cassava, corn (maize), taro, citrus fruits, and palm oil and kernels.[6] There are industries that help drive its economy, such as a brewery and a palm-oil-processing plant. Nigeria's National Root Crops Research Institute, at Umudike, is adjacent to the town. Umuahia also has several colleges including Trinity College (theological), Government College Umuahia, Holy Rosary Girls Secondary School and hospitals like the Federal Medical Centre, Umuahia (formerly Queen Elizabeth Hospital).[7]

Umuahia comprises two local government areas: Umuahia North and Umuahia South. These local governments are also composed of clans such as the Umuopara, Ibeku, Olokoro, Ubakala and Ohuhu communities.[8]

History

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According to popular legend, the name Umuahia derives from the Igbo word AmaAhia[9] or "Ama Ahia", which means "market place or market center", respectively. The British, who arrived the region and annexed it sometime around the mid-to late 19th century, upon learning the name, mistakenly pronounced and spelled it as "Umuahia". Other legends exist regarding the origin of Umuahia, but the foregoing version seems most probable by consensus.[10] In precolonial times, it served as one of the central marketplaces in the region for commerce. Given its serenity and proximity to other towns, such as Ohafia, Abiriba, Ihechiowa, Arochukwu, Obowo, Ngwa, Okigwi, Uzuakoli, Bende, Nnewi, Akwa Akpa (Old Calabar), and Kalabari, merchants of produce, pottery, crafts, textile, traditional medicine, palm wine, and tools travelled from afar, to trade at the busy market center, with many roads leading to it.[10]

However, the name Ama Ahia was not the town's name; rather it was located in a place called Afor Ibeji, near Olokoro Town. With increasing British administrative and commercial activities in the region and yonder, Umuahia, as it came to be known and written, was relocated to Ibeku Town for better oversight by administrative offices and the convergence of roads at Ibeku. The new location became one of the major trading posts along the rail route built by the United African Company (UAC) for carting produce, raw materials, and minerals along the trade route from Sub-Sahara to the Atlantic Ocean, for onward exportation to Europe. The trading post was named Umuahia-Ibeku Station to reflect the new market square and domain. Over time, the area became known as Umuahia, while the original market town at Afor Ibeji was renamed to Old Umuahia. The hyphenated Umuahia-Ibeku became a source of dispute, given that neighboring towns such as Ohuhu, Umuopara, Afugiri, Ofeme, etc., were constituted into the Umuahia administrative area, entitling them to be under Umuahia, not Umuahia – Ibeku, since Ibeku is on the same level as the constituent parts of Umuahia.

Umuahia, though comprising several villages and communities, is composed mainly of five sister clans, socially and phonologically homogenous at most, with each clan having its own version of autonomy, and social evolution.

Umuahia was established by the British colonial administration of Nigeria in the early 20th century. Umuahia was declared the second (and soon became the longest serving) capital, of the short-lived nation of the Republic of Biafra, on 28 September 1967 after the first capital, Enugu was captured by Nigerian troops. On April 22, 1969 Umuahia was occupied and nearly taken by Nigerian troops but were forced to retreat, due to a stiff offensive by Biafran Maj. E.A. Eutuk. After Umuahia's capture on 24 December 1969, the last Biafran capital before its dissolution became Owerri.

Formerly known as Ikwuano/Umuahia Local government council until the Babangida-led government divided it into two LGAs—Ikwuano LGA and Umuahia LGA in 1991—and then later in 1996, the former Umuahia Local Government Area was split by Abacha-led government into two local governments: Umuahia North and Umuahia South. The first executive chairman of the old Umuahia local government area is Chief Chibiko Ukanwoke, elected in December 1991.

Regierung

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Umuahia Local Government Areas (LGAs)

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There are two LGAs in Umuahia, namely; Umuahia North and Umuahia South. Both LGAs are made up of Clans, and villages in turn, made up the Clans.

The South has three major clans, namely – Ubakala, Olokoro, and Umuopara (until 1949, Umuopara was part of Ohuhu). Some of the communities/villages in Umuahia South constitute what is known as Old Umuahia. The Local Government council Headquarters is located at Apumiri in Ubakala.

The North consists of Ibeku and Ohuhu. Its Local Government council Headquarters is located at Ibeku.

Climate

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Umuahia's climate is classified as tropical.[11] During most months of the year, there is significant rainfall in Umuahia. There is only a short dry season. The climate here is classified as Am, by the Köppen-Geiger system. In Umuahia, the average annual temperature is 26.0 °C. Precipitation here averages 2153 mm. Precipitation is the lowest in December, with an average of 15 mm. Most precipitation falls in September, with an average of 322 mm. At an average temperature of 27.5 °C, March is the hottest month of the year. In August, the average temperature is 24.5 °C. It is the lowest average temperature of the whole year.[11][12][13][14][15]

Climate data for Umuahia (1991–2020)
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Record high °C (°F) 37.2
(99.0) 		40
(104) 		39
(102) 		37.5
(99.5) 		36
(97) 		34.6
(94.3) 		33.4
(92.1) 		33
(91) 		33
(91) 		37
(99) 		35
(95) 		37
(99) 		40.0
(104.0)
Mean daily maximum °C (°F) 33.4
(92.1) 		34.6
(94.3) 		34.1
(93.4) 		33.1
(91.6) 		32.1
(89.8) 		30.6
(87.1) 		29.4
(84.9) 		29.2
(84.6) 		29.9
(85.8) 		30.8
(87.4) 		32.2
(90.0) 		33.1
(91.6) 		31.9
(89.4)
Daily mean °C (°F) 27.7
(81.9) 		29.2
(84.6) 		29.2
(84.6) 		28.5
(83.3) 		27.8
(82.0) 		26.8
(80.2) 		26.1
(79.0) 		26.0
(78.8) 		26.4
(79.5) 		26.9
(80.4) 		27.8
(82.0) 		27.7
(81.9) 		27.5
(81.5)
Mean daily minimum °C (°F) 22.1
(71.8) 		23.8
(74.8) 		24.3
(75.7) 		23.9
(75.0) 		23.5
(74.3) 		23.0
(73.4) 		22.8
(73.0) 		22.8
(73.0) 		22.9
(73.2) 		22.9
(73.2) 		23.4
(74.1) 		22.4
(72.3) 		23.2
(73.8)
Record low °C (°F) 14.2
(57.6) 		16
(61) 		20.3
(68.5) 		19.6
(67.3) 		18.3
(64.9) 		18
(64) 		17
(63) 		15
(59) 		20
(68) 		19.1
(66.4) 		17
(63) 		14
(57) 		14.0
(57.2)
Average precipitation mm (inches) 25.6
(1.01) 		51.1
(2.01) 		92.5
(3.64) 		170.4
(6.71) 		282.3
(11.11) 		331.0
(13.03) 		370.9
(14.60) 		330.8
(13.02) 		362.7
(14.28) 		271.3
(10.68) 		67.5
(2.66) 		8.2
(0.32) 		2,364.2
(93.08)
Average precipitation days (≥ 1.0 mm) 1.2 2.4 5.8 9.3 13.9 15.1 19.4 19.2 18.3 14.9 4.5 0.7 124.7
Average relative humidity (%) 74.5 78.3 85.3 87.6 89.0 90.2 90.3 90.1 90.9 90.7 86.9 77.8 86.0
Source: NOAA[16]

Clouds

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The annual seasonal variation in the average percentage of sky covered by clouds in Umuahia is quite pronounced.[17][11]

Around November 24 marks the start of Umuahia's clearer season, which lasts for 2.6 months and ends around February 10.[17][11]

In Umuahia, December is the clearest month of the year, with the sky remaining clear, mostly clear, or partly overcast 41% of the time.[11][17]

Around February 10 through November 24, there is a 9.4-month period of increased cloud cover.[17][18]

In Umuahia, April is the month with the most clouds, with the sky being overcast or mostly cloudy 85% of the time on average.[17][19][15]

Precipitation

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A day that has at least 0.04 inches of liquid or liquid-equivalent precipitation is considered to be wet. In Umuahia, the likelihood of rainy days fluctuates wildly throughout the year.[17][20][21]

From March 28 to November 8 (the wetter season), there is a greater than 44% chance that any given day will be rainy. In Umuahia, September has an average of 25.0 days with at least 0.04 inches of precipitation, making it the month with the most wet days.[15][19][22]

Between November 8 and March 28, or 4.6 months, is the dry season. With an average of just 1.4 days with at least 0.04 inches of precipitation, January is the month with the fewest wet days in Umuahia.[15][22][11]

Rainfall

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Extreme seasonal variations in monthly rainfall are common in Umuahia.[22][19][18][20][15][17]

From February 1 to December 12 there are 10 months of rain, with a median 31-day rainfall of at least 0.5 inches. With an average rainfall of 10.6 inches, September is the wettest month in Umuahia.[11][20][19][18][22]

The year's dry spell lasts from December 12 to February 1 for 1.7 months. With an average rainfall of just 0.3 inches, January is the month with the least amount of rain in Umuahia.[20][22][11][14][15]

Notable people

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See also

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References

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Wikivoyage has a travel guide for Umuahia.

5°32′N 07°29′E / 5.533°N 7.483°E / 5.533; 7.483

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