Enugu

Enugu (/ˈnɡ/ ( 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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City
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Coordinates: 6°27′10″N 7°30′40″E / 6.45278°N 7.51111°E / 6.45278; 7.51111Coordinates: 6°27′10″N 7°30′40″E / 6.45278°N 7.51111°E / 6.45278; 7.51111
CountryNigeria
StateEnugu
LGAEnugu East, Enugu North, Enugu South
Incorporatedin 1909
Founded byEnugwu-Ngwo and Ogui Nike people
Named forits hilly geography
Government
 • TypeExecutive Chairman-Council
 • Governing bodyLocal Government Council
 • PartyPDP
 • ChairmanEmeka Nnamani (Enugu North);
Paul Ogbe (Enugu South Urban);
Theresa Egbo (Enugu South Rural);
Christopher Ugwu (Enugu East)
Area
 • Total556 km2 (215 sq mi)
Elevation180 m (590 ft)
Population
 (2006 census)[3]
 • Total722,664
 • Rank9th
 • Density1,299.8/km2 (3,366.4/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (WAT)
Postcode
400...[4]
ClimateAw
Websitehttp://www.enugustate.gov.ng/

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