Block of Flats in Ihiagwa, Owerri Municipal, Imo

Ihiagwa is a town located in Owerri West Local Government Area, Imo state, Nigeria. Ihiagwa is made up of eight villages, namely: Umuelem, Umuchima, Mboke, Nnkaramochie, Iriamogu, Aku/Umuokwo, Ibuzo and Umuezeawula. The community is a monarchy ruled by an Eze. The indigenes of the town are from the Igbo ethnic group. The surrounding Towns/Villages to Ihiagwa are Nekede, Eziobodo, Obinze, Naze and Obibiezena. The Otamiri River passes through the Town.

Ihiagwa houses Federal University of Technology Owerri (FUTO). Ihiagwa has a market square which is known as Nkwo Ukwu. The secondary school in Ihiagwa is Ihiagwa Secondary school located at Umuchima. Obiwuruotu is the women dance group of Ihiagwa. Major religion is Christianity. Major Churches include Saint John Anglican Church Ihiagwa, Catholic church Ihiagwa and Baptist Church Ihiagwa.