Enugu
Énugwú | |
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City | |
Nicknames: Coal City, Capital of Igboland | |
Coordinates: 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 | 1,300/km2 (3,400/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC+1 (WAT) |
Postcode | 400...[4] |
Area code | 042[5] |
Climate | Aw |
Website | http://www.enugustate.gov.ng/ |
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.