The people of Edem are from the Igala ethnic group but currently, located in the South East of Nigeria since the division of the country into states and geopolitical zones. Towns along the border include Okpuje near Owa and Egu Amegu, Abbi near Egu Amegu Abbi, Ugwuoke Ugwuinyi near Egu Amegu, and Ero Uno near Edem-Ani. The population of Edem is 309,633 based on the National Population Commission census conducted in 2006, but more than half of this number live outside Edem.Įdem shares common borders with Obimo on the south, Nsukka on the east, Ibagwa Ani on the north, and Nrobo on the west. Today, it is made up of three autonomous communities/towns: Akpa-Edem, Ozi-Edem and Edem-Ani.Edem has an area of 50.492 km2 (19.495 sq mi) with several hills providing stunning views from multiple points. Wikipedia Rate this definition: 0.0 / 0 votesĮdem, Sometimes referred to as "Edem Ani" (in contradistinction from Edem Nru and Edem Iheakpu Awka) is an area in Nsukka Local Government Area of Enugu State, Nigeria.
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