Enugu North

Enugu North is a Local Government Area of Enugu State, Nigeria. Its headquarters are in the city of Enugu at Opkara Avenue. The LGA is made up of four main district areas Amaigbo Lane, Onuato, Umunevo and Ihenwuzi. Enugu North is one of the seventeen local governments in Enugu state and also one of the three LGA's that made up the Enugu Town - plus Enugu East and Enugu South.

Enugu North
LGA
Enugu North (red) in Enugu State (blue)
Enugu North (red) in Enugu State (blue)
Enugu North is located in Nigeria
Enugu North
Enugu North
Location in Nigeria
Coordinates: 6°28′N 7°31′E
Country Nigeria
StateEnugu State
Government
 • Local Government ChairmanEmeka Onunze (PDP)
Area
 • Total106 km2 (41 sq mi)
Population
 (2006 census)
 • Total244,852
Time zoneUTC+1 (WAT)
3-digit postal code prefix
400
ISO 3166 codeNG.EN.EN

It has an area of 106 km2 and a population of 244,852 at the 2006 census

The postal code of the area is 400.[1]

Geography

Enugu North LGA has a land size of 106 square kilometers, and a population of 244,852 at the 2006 census and an average temperature of 27 degrees Celsius. The area's average humidity is 69 percent, and the LGA has two distinct seasons: dry and rainy, with a brief harmattan in the dry season.[2]

Economy

Enugu North LGA has a robust economy, including public and private institutions such as hotels, banks, recreational locations, and restaurants. There are also several boutiques, shopping malls (including the famed Polo Park Mall, which is now home to ShopRite), and marketplaces (including the Artisan Market) in the area. The LGA is also rich in Agriculture[2]

Government

Wards
  • Asata Township
  • China Town
  • G.R.A
  • Gui Newlayout
  • Ihewuzi
  • Independence Layout
  • New Haven
  • Ogbette East
  • Ogbette West
  • Ogui Township
  • Onu-asata
  • Udi Siding/iva Valley
  • Umunevo

References
  1. "Post Offices- with map of LGA". NIPOST. Archived from the original on 2009-10-07. Retrieved 2009-10-20.
  2. "Enugu North Local Government Area". www.manpower.com.ng. Retrieved 2022-05-25.


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