Arochukwu is a historic city and local government area in southeastern Nigeria, located within Abia State's Abia North senatorial district. Also known as Arochuku or Aro Oke Igbo, it is the third largest local government area in Abia State and serves as the homeland of the Aro people, an Igbo subgroup.
The city holds significant historical importance within the region and maintains cultural importance as a center of Aro identity and heritage. Its designation as a local government area reflects its administrative role within Abia State's structure.