Dunukofia

Dunukofia
Local Government Area
Country	Nigeria
State	Anambra State
Government
• Chairman	Hon Chukwuemeka Patrick Chinweze
Area
• Total	29 sq mi (75 km2)
Population  (2022)[1]
• Total	137,500
• Density	4,700/sq mi (1,800/km2)
Time zone	UTC+1 (WAT)

Dunukofia is a Local Government Area in Anambra State, South-East Nigeria. Towns that make up the local government are Ukpo, the headquarters; Ifitedunu, Dunukofia Umunnachi, Umudioka, Ukwulu and Nawgu. It shares boundaries with Awka North, Idemili North, Njikoka and Oyi Local Governments.

The population is predominantly agrarian, but major in-roads have been made in commerce and education. Population density here is among the highest in all of Nigeria. There are general hospitals at Ifitedunu and Ukpo. There are also a dozen high schools for boys and girls. Dunukofia is among the most accessible local governments in Anambra State, with federal and state roads crossing it at different points. St Mary's High School Ifitedunu is categorised as one of the oldest post-primary schools in Anambra State.