Imo State
| Imo | |
|---|---|
| State | |
| Nickname(s): Eastern Heartland | |
 Location of Imo State in Nigeria |
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| Coordinates: 5°29′N 7°2′E / 5.483°N 7.033°ECoordinates: 5°29′N 7°2′E / 5.483°N 7.033°E | |
| Country | Template:Nigeria |
| Created | 3 February 1976 |
| Capital | Owerri |
| Government | |
| • Governor | Rochas Anayo Okorocha (APC) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 5,530 km2 (2,140 sq mi) |
| Area rank | Ranked 34th |
| Population (2006 census) | |
| • Total | 3,934,899 |
| • Rank | 13th of 36 |
| • Density | 710/km2 (1,800/sq mi) |
| Demonym(s) | Imolite |
| GDP (PPP) | |
| • Year | 2007 |
| • Total | $14.21 billion |
| • Per capita | $3,527 |
| Time zone | WAT (UTC+01) |
| ISO 3166 code | NG-IM |
| ^1 Preliminary results | |
Imo is one of the 36 states of Nigeria and lies in the South East of Nigeria with Owerri as its capital and largest city. Located in the south-eastern region of Nigeria, it occupies the area between the lower River Niger and the upper and middle Imo River.
Imo State is bordered by Abia State on the East, River Niger and Delta State to the West, Anambra State on the North and Rivers State to the South. The State lies within latitudes 4°45'N and 7°15'N, and longitude 6°50'E and 7°25'E with an area of around 5,100 sq km. The main cities in Imo State are Owerri, Orlu and Okigwe.
The Orashi River has its source in Imo State. Imo River, being the major river in the State, drains through Abia State, where it is joined by Aba River from the North, and Akwa Ibom State into the Atlantic Ocean. There are Njaba River, Oguta Lake, Utu River and Awbana River in the State.Otamiri River and its 9.2 km length tributary, Nworie River flow in the State. There are other rivers and creeks in the state including Onas Creek in Ohaji/Egbema, Okitankwo River in Umudi, and Ohia and Efuru Rivers in Okigwe.
The state is rich in natural resources including crude oil, natural gas, lead and zinc.
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