Okpoko

Okpoko is a town in Anambra State, South East Nigeria. It is one of the populated communities in Ogbaru Local Government Area of Anambra State, sharing a boundary with Onitsha .

Okpoko as one of the populated areas in Ogbaru sits on the east bank of the Niger River. It has historically been one of Nigeria's largest urban slums.

Okpoko has a hot, wet equatorial climate characterized by heavy rainfall from March to November and a short dry season from December to February. The area is prone to severe flooding and experiences high humidity, with temperatures usually between 24°C and 30°C.

Okpoko is known to be prone to flooding.

Visitors wishing to access Awka by air have to make use of the nearest airport to Awka which is Chinua Achebe International Cargo Airport situated at Umueri in Ayamelu Local Government area of Anambra State.

• Chinua Achebe Cargo Airport, Umuleri.  (updated Apr 2026)

Transport companies in Okpoko offer daily services from almost all major cities and states around the country. Some of the transport companies in Okpoko are:

• Goodness and Mercy, Upper iweka Onitsha.  (updated Apr 2026)

Transportation in Okpoko is based primarily on motorcycles, tricycles, buses, taxis and private cars.

• Onisha -Owerri Road.  (updated Apr 2026)
• Ezeiweka road.  (updated Apr 2026)

• Relief Market, Onitsha-Owerri road.  (updated Apr 2026)

• Mary's kitchen and event, 16 Nnewe St.  (updated Apr 2026)

• Onitsha
• Dunukofia