Enugu North is a
Local Government Area of
Enugu State
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Nigeria
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. 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.
It has an area of 106 km and a population of 244,852 at the 2006 census
The
postal code
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of the area is 400.
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.
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.
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
Enugu
Local Government Areas in Enugu State
Local Government Areas in Igboland
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