Umuaka autonomous community is situated almost mid way between Orlu and Owerri. The Orlu/Owerri Road passes almost through the center of Umuaka Town crossing the Ukwuorji-Nkwerre/Amaigbo Road at Afor Umuaka Market.

BOUNDARIES: The Umuaka Autonomous community is bounded on the North by the Njaba River with Okwudor and Awo Omamma on the Northern side of the Njaba River. It is bounded on the South by Orodo in the Mbaitolu Local Government area. It is bounded on the East by Ekwe and Amurie Omanze communities/Oboro. It is bounded on the West by Afara, Otura, Umunoha and Eziama Obiato and Western part of Njaba River.