Anara

Anara is a town located about 25 kilometres east of Owerri, in Imo State, Nigeria. The town is made-up of eight villages, namely Idem, Aguna, Umuneke, Duru na ezike, umuoluwe, Umuehie, umuagwu and dialum.

Anara has a strategic position on the map as it is a junction town connecting four major roads, which are the Owerri - Okigwe Road, and the Orlu - Umuahia Road. There is a popular market called Afor Anara where fresh fruits and vegetables are traded by both Anara people and people from neighbouring towns.

The town was raised to a state of autonomy in 1981. Since the attainment of autonomy until his death in April 2007, the town was ruled by a traditional ruler - HRH Eze LAD Agbugba, who had the title Orjiwuruobodo II after his late father Eze Agbugba, the Orjiwuruobodo who reigned during the days of British rule in Nigeria. No official announcement was made by the royal family or the Eze's cabinet until mid-2008 when he was finally laid to rest in his palace. At the moment, there have been no known traditional rulers since this time.

Anara (disambiguation)

Anara is a town in Imo State, Nigeria.

Anara may also refer to: