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Anara, Nigeria

Town in Imo State, Nigeria

Summary

Town in Imo State, Nigeria

Anara is a town in Isiala Mbano, Imo State, Nigeria. It is located about 30 km northeast of Owerri, and is bordered by Amaraku, Eziama and Abba amongst other communities. It originated as a settlement made up of eight villages, with Aguna being the oldest of them. Anara's population stands at around 70,000 inhabitants and is experiencing growth owing to a recent surge in immigration. The town celebrates many festivities, including Anara Day, the Awa festival, and the New Yam festival.

Origin

Anara is a member of the Osuh (Osuh Ama) clan, regarded to as a brother to the Abba clan. The ancestors of both of the clans agreed to originally come from Abam, an Igbo group affiliated with the Aros.

References

"About Osuama/Anara".
"Owerri, Nigeria to Anara, Nigeria". Google.

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