6°21′48″N 6°45′7″E / 6.36333°N 6.75194°E
Anambra West | |
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| Country | Nigeria |
| State | Anambra State |
| Government | |
| • Transition Committee Chairman | Sylvester Oriji-Okafor[1] |
| Area | |
| • Total | 225.5 sq mi (584.1 km2) |
| Population (2022)[2] | |
| • Total | 238,400 |
| • Density | 1,100/sq mi (410/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (WAT) |
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Anambra West is a Local Government Area in the northwestern part of Anambra State, Nigeria.
Anambra west LGA has a 79 percent humidity level and an estimated average temperature of 27.5°C. The region has two significant easons: the dry season, which runs from November to March, and the rainy season, which lasts from April to October.[3]
There are significant crude oil and natural gas resources in the Anambra West local government region. Additionally, fishing is a well-liked economic activity among the locals. In Anambra West, a range of crops, including yam, cassava, corn, and different vegetables, are grown. The trade industry in Anambra West is also thriving, with well-known marketplaces like the Eke Nnokwa and the Owelle Central market serving as venues for the sale and purchase of a wide range of goods.[4]
