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Umuchu is one of the largest towns in Aguata local government area of Anambra State, Nigeria. Umuchu lies near the state border between Anambra and Imo States. It is connected by road to Umunze in the east and Igbo-Ukwu in the northwest. It is home to the Igbo people, and Umuchu is also the name of the local dialect of the Igbo language.
Contents
Map of Umuchu, Nigeria
Landmarks
Umuchu contains St Mathew Catholic Church, St Thomas Anglican Church and a community bank, and is also home to Umuchu High Court, which as of 2008 was led by Justice Anthony Ezeoke.
In literature
Simon Alaghogu has authored a pamphlet, the History of Umuchu, which documents the six sons of Echu and establishment of the original six villages in the vicinity.
Notable people
Chief Godwin Ezeemo
References
Umuchu Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA