Owerri is the capital of Imo State, Nigeria, located in the heart of Igboland.

Imo’s largest city
Owerri is Imo State’s largest city, followed by Orlu, Okigwe and Ohaji/Egbema.

Features
Sam Mbakwe Airport
Federal University of Technology (FUTO)

LGAs
Owerri consists of three Local Government Areas namely Owerri Municipal, Owerri North and Owerri West.

Land area
Owerri is approximately 100 square kilometres (40 sq mi) in area.

Boundaries
Owerri is bordered by the Otamiri River to the east and the Nworie River to the south.

Roads
Some major roads that go through Owerri include Port Harcourt Rd., Aba Rd., Onitsha Rd., and Okigwe Rd.

Roads within the city are Douglas Rd. , Weatheral Rd., Tetlow Rd., and Works Rd.