Onitsha South- Travel Tips

What to See, How to Plan & Tours

Onitsha South, located in the northern part of Anambra State's Anambra North Senatorial Zone, is a densely populated and commercially active Local Government Area with its administrative center in Fegge. Known for its thriving trade sector, the area hosts the bustling Ochanja market, which draws large numbers of traders and buyers daily. Major streets such as Upper Iweka, Zik Avenue, and Niger Street form part of its busy urban network. With a population of over 213,000, the area is predominantly inhabited by Igbo people, and the Igbo language and Christianity are widely practiced. Its proximity to the River Niger shapes its humid climate, marked by distinct wet and dry seasons.