Mbaise

Mbaise is a region in Imo State in southeastern Nigeria. In the heart of Igboland, the region includes several towns and cities. The population is composed of indigenous clans, connected by intermarriage. With a population density of over 1,000 people per square kilometer, Mbaise is West Africa's most densely-populated area; its 2006 population was 611,204.

The name "Mbaise" was derived from five clans: Agbaja, Ahiara, Ekwereazu, Ezi na Ihite and Oke Uvuru. The three local government areas of Mbaise cover about 404 km² (156 sq mi); Aboh Mbaise covers 185 km² (71 sq mi), Ahiazu Mbaise covers 111 km² (43 sq mi), and Ezinihitte Mbaise covers 108 km² (42 sq mi).

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