Obiaruku

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Obiaruku
Obiaruku (Nigeria )
Obiaruku
Obiaruku
Location in Nigeria
Coordinates: 5°51′N 6°09′E / 5.85, 6.15
Country Nigeria
State Delta State

Obiaruku is a town in Ukwuani Local Government Area (LGA), Delta State, Nigeria. The Okpalauku of Obiaruku is the oldest male in the town.[1]

In 2005, youths from Obiaruku and neighboring Abraka, in Ethiopia East LGA, got into a fight at a funeral for an Obiaruku elder, leading to the razing of 37 houses.[1]

[edit] Etymology

In the Ukwuani language, obi means "the heart; the center; the point; the main", while alu uku, which is customarily called aruku for easy pronunciation, means "a great work", or "a great event or happening".

[edit] Population

The population of Obiaruki was 68,7310 in 2005, with 33090 males and 35620 females. The town has 16,205 households, and the population density of 168.

[edit] References

  1. ^ a b Amaize, Emma. "Story that touches the heart: Families rendered homeless as youths set villages ablaze", Online Nigeria, Devace Nigeria, 2005-05-28. Retrieved on 2007-10-07. 

Coordinates: 5°51′N, 6°09′E

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