Ede-Obala is a suburban area of Nsukka located south of the main town. Ede-Obala is made up of three autonomous communities, Ede-Ukwu, Ede-Nta and Owerre Ede-Obala with their traditional rulers. Each of the communities has villages and each of the villages is headed by a village head known as Onyishi. Ede-Obala is located in Nsukka local government area. The town is bounded by Opi (archaeological site), Eha-alumona, Lejja and Nru Nsukka.