Ughelli North is a Local Government Area in Delta State, Nigeria, at the heart of the Urhobo-speaking lowlands. Its headquarters sit at Ughelli, one of the state’s largest inland towns, around 5°30′N 6°02′E. The LGA covers 818 square kilometres and had a population of 320,687 at the 2006 census, with a 2022 projection of about 439,500.
Key Facts
| State | Delta State |
| Headquarters | Ughelli |
| Area | 818 km² |
| Population (2006 census) | 320,687 |
| Population (2022 projection) | 439,500 |
| Postal code | 333101 (Ughelli; district prefix 333) |
| Clans | Ughelli, Agbarha, Ogor, Evwreni, Uwheru, Agbarho, Orogun |
Towns & Villages
Seven clans make up the LGA: Ughelli, Agbarha, Ogor, Evwreni, Uwheru, Agbarho and Orogun. The list below was checked name by name against 2015 INEC ward records, the GRID3 settlement database and the GeoNames gazetteer.
- Afiesere
- Agadama
- Agbaide
- Agbarha-Otor
- Aghalokpe
- Akabanisi
- Aragba
- Avwon
- Awirhe
- Eboh
- Edjeba
- Edjekemevor
- Edjekota
- Edoide
- Ehwahwa
- Ehwerhe
- Ekiugbo
- Ekrejebor
- Ekrerhavwe
- Emonu
- Erhobaro
- Erhurigbedi
- Ero-Ikeh
- Eruemukohwarien
- Esemagidi
- Etefe
- Evwreni
- Gana
- Idjerhe
- Igbuku
- Ikweghwu
- Imiroje
- Imodje
- Iwhredju
- Iwhrekpokpo
- Iwhremaragha
- Iwhremaro
- Iwhrenene
- Obodeti
- Odjighori
- Ododegho
- Odovie
- Ofuoma
- Ogbovwan
- Oghara
- Ogode
- Ogor
- Oguname
- Ohoro
- Ohrerhe
- Ohwaro
- Okan
- Okoh-Idiovwa
- Okpara
- Omakoghwre
- Omavovwe
- Onyobru
- Ophori
- Ophori-Uwedjor
- Ophrororo
- Oreba
- Orho-Agbarho
- Orhokpokpo
- Orhomuru
- Orogun
- Oteri
- Otogor
- Otokutu
- Otovwodo
- Ovara-Umusu
- Ovara-Unukpo
- Oviri
- Ovwodokpokpo
- Owarovwon
- Owevwe
- Saniko
- Sanubi
- Uduere
- Ughelli
- Ughwrughelli
- Ugono
- Ujode
- Ujovwre
- Unenurhie
- Uvwiama
- Uvwiamuge
- Uvwriche
- Uwheru
- Uzuaka
Geography
Ughelli North sits on the low, flat plain of the western Niger Delta. The land is rainforest and farm bush in the north, grading into freshwater swamp along the southern streams. Small rivers and creeks drain the area southward toward the Forcados river system; seasonal flooding is common on low ground. The climate is tropical, with heavy rains from roughly April to October and a short, dusty dry season. Most land outside the towns is farmland, fallow bush and palm groves.
The LGA borders Ethiope East to the north, Isoko North to the east, Ughelli South to the south and Okpe to the west. The Orogun clan occupies the northern reaches toward the Ndokwa country.
Demographics
Most residents are Urhobo, spread across the seven clans, each headed by a traditional ruler titled Ovie. Urhobo is the everyday language, with English and Nigerian Pidgin used in schools, offices and markets. The population is mostly Christian, alongside long-standing Urhobo traditional practice. Ughelli, Agbarho and Agbarha-Otor are the largest population centres.
Economy & Local Life
Farming and trade anchor daily life. Households grow cassava, yam, plantain, oil palm and vegetables, and fish the streams and ponds in the swampier south. Ughelli’s main market is the biggest trading point in the LGA, with busy satellite markets at Agbarho and Orogun.
Crude oil matters here too. The Afiesere and Evwreni oil fields, part of oil mining lease OML 30, lie inside the LGA, and pipelines and flow stations dot the countryside. Oil work brings jobs and contracts, but spills and land disputes are recurring local grievances. Ughelli town itself serves as a commercial hub for the surrounding LGAs, with banks, schools and a general hospital serving the wider Urhobo area.
Getting There
The East-West Road from Warri to Port Harcourt passes through Agbarho and Ughelli, putting the headquarters about 30 kilometres from Warri. The Ughelli–Asaba road runs north through the LGA toward the Delta capital, roughly 130 kilometres away. Shared taxis and minibuses link Ughelli with Warri, Sapele and the Isoko towns daily; the nearest airports are at Osubi near Warri and Asaba.
FAQ
Where is Ughelli North?
Ughelli North is in central Delta State, southern Nigeria, around 5°30′N 6°02′E. Its headquarters town, Ughelli, lies on the East-West Road about 30 kilometres east of Warri.
How many towns and villages are in Ughelli North?
This directory lists 89 verified towns and villages, drawn from the LGA’s seven clans and checked against INEC, GRID3 and GeoNames records.
What is the postal code of Ughelli North?
The postal code is 333101 for Ughelli town. Other districts in the LGA share the 333 prefix.
What is the headquarters of Ughelli North?
Ughelli town is the headquarters. It is one of Delta State’s largest inland towns and the seat of the Ughelli kingdom.
What is the population of Ughelli North?
The 2006 census counted 320,687 people. A 2022 projection put the figure near 439,500, though all Nigerian population figures carry wide margins.
Which clans make up Ughelli North?
Seven Urhobo clans: Ughelli, Agbarha, Ogor, Evwreni, Uwheru, Agbarho and Orogun. Each has its own Ovie and traditional council.
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