Edda (local government area)
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Eddha Afikpo South | |
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Location in Nigeria | |
| Coordinates: 5°58′N 7°52′E / 5.967°N 7.867°E | |
| Country | Nigeria |
| State | Ebonyi State |
| Headquarters | Nguzu Edda |
| HASC | NG.EB.AS |
| Government | |
| • Type | Local Government |
| • Chairman | Chima Ekumankama |
| Area | |
• Total | 146 sq mi (378 km2) |
| Population (2023) | |
• Total | 450,072 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (WAT) |
| Postcode | 490 |
Edda is a local government area in Ebonyi State, Nigeria. It was formerly known as Afikpo South, until the renaming was confirmed by President Muhammadu Buhari on 17 March 2023.