Enugu
Enugu (/eɪˈnuːɡuː/ (
listen) ay-NOO-goo;[6] Igbo: Énugwú)[7][8] is the capital of Enugu State in Nigeria. It is located in southeastern Nigeria. The city had a population of 722,664 in 2006.
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| Coordinates: 6°27′10″N 7°30′40″E / 6.45278°N 7.51111°ECoordinates: 6°27′10″N 7°30′40″E / 6.45278°N 7.51111°E | |
| Country | Nigeria |
| State | Enugu |
| LGA | Enugu East, Enugu North, Enugu South |
| Incorporated | in 1909 |
| Founded by | Enugwu-Ngwo and Ogui Nike people |
| Named for | its hilly geography |
| Government | |
| • Type | Executive Chairman-Council |
| • Governing body | Local Government Council |
| • Party | PDP |
| • Chairman | Emeka Nnamani (Enugu North); Paul Ogbe (Enugu South Urban); Theresa Egbo (Enugu South Rural); Christopher Ugwu (Enugu East) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 556 km2 (215 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 180 m (590 ft) |
| Population (2006 census)[3] | |
| • Total | 722,664 |
| • Rank | 9th |
| • Density | 1,299.8/km2 (3,366.4/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (WAT) |
| Postcode | 400...[4] |
| Climate | Aw |
| Website | http://www.enugustate.gov.ng/ |
Enugu Media
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References
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