Enugu ( 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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Énugwú |
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 August 2006 view of Enugu from the hills on the west side of the city |
| Nicknames: Coal City,
Capital of Igboland |
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| Coordinates: 6°27′10″N 7°30′40″E |
| Country | Nigeria |
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| State | Enugu |
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| LGA | Enugu East, Enugu North, Enugu South |
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| Incorporated | in 1909 |
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| Founded by | Enugwu-Ngwo and Ogui Nike people |
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| Named for | its hilly geography |
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| • Type | Executive Chairman-Council |
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| • Governing body | Local Government Council |
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| • Party | PDP |
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| • Chairman | Emeka Nnamani (Enugu North);
Paul Ogbe (Enugu South Urban);
Theresa Egbo (Enugu South Rural);
Christopher Ugwu (Enugu East) |
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| • Total | 556 km2 (215 sq mi) |
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| Elevation | 180 m (590 ft) |
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| • Total | 722,664 |
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| • Rank | 9th |
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| • Density | 1,300/km2 (3,400/sq mi) |
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| Time zone | UTC+1 (WAT) |
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| Area code | 042[5] |
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| Climate | Aw |
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| Website | http://www.enugustate.gov.ng/ |
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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.