Ikwuano local government area of Abia state has its headquarters at Isiala Oboro. It is amongst the local governments that make up Abia Central senatorial zone. Ikwuano Local Government Area was created August, 1991 during the formation of Abia State under General Ibrahim Babangida's administration. The estimated population of Ikwuano Local Government Area (LGA) in Abia State was approximately 200,800 as of 2022, based on projections from earlier census data. The last official census figures from 2006 reported a population of 137,897. It covers an area of 259.6 km². Agriculture and trading is commonly practiced in this local government area. Ikwuano Local Government Area postal code is 440 with approximate Coordinates: 5°26′N 7°34′E.