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Akwaeze in the region of Anambra State is a place in Nigeria - some 210 mi or ( 338 km ) South of Abuja , the country's capital city .
Time in Akwaeze is now 02:35 AM (Saturday) . The local timezone is named " Africa/Lagos " with a UTC offset of 1 hours. Depending on your budget, these more prominent locations might be interesting for you: Douala, Malabo, Upor, Umuahia, and Uga. Since you are here already, consider visiting Douala . Where to go and what to see in Akwaeze ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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Igbo-Ukwu
Igbo-Ukwu is a town in the Nigerian state of Anambra in the southeastern part of the country. It is notable for three archaeological sites, where excavations have found bronze artifacts from a highly sophisticated bronze metal-working culture dating perhaps to the 9th or 10th century, centuries before other known bronzes of the region. The first, called Igbo Isaiah, was uncovered in 1938 by Isaiah Anozie a local villager, who stumbled upon the bronze works while digging beside his home.
Located at 6.02 7.02 (Lat./Long.); Less than 5 km away
Abatete
Abatete is a town in Anambra State in Nigeria. Abatete is bordered by Uke, Ogidi, Abacha, Oraukwu, Alor, Ideani. It is located in Idemili North Local Government Area of Anambra State. It is made up of four villages Nsukwu,Agbaja,Ogbu and Odida. Its people are one of the Igbo speaking peoples of Eastern Nigeria. Abatete, like most Igbo communities, has rich cultural heritage. Okolie Otie was undisputably the ancestral father of Abatete, Umuoji and Nkpor, but his origin is still unsettled.
Located at 6.12 6.93 (Lat./Long.); Less than 12 km away
Nnewi
Nnewi is the second largest city in Anambra State in southeastern Nigeria. Nnewi as a metropolitan city encompasses two local government areas, Nnewi North and Nnewi South; Nnewi North is commonly referred to as Nnewi central, and comprises four autonomous quarters: Otolo, Uruagu, Umudim, and Nnewi-ichi. Nnewi North also includes Ichi, an autonomous neighbouring town. As of 2006, Nnewi has an estimated population of 391,227 according to the Nigerian census.
Located at 6.02 6.92 (Lat./Long.); Less than 13 km away
Awka South
Awka South Local Government Area (LGA) is made up of eight towns, namemly,OKPUNO, Amawbia, Awka, Ezinato, Isiagu, Mbaukwu, Nibo, Nise and Umuawulu. In the past, the people of Awka South LGA were well known for blacksmithing. Today they are respected among the Igbo people of Nigeria for their technical and business skills. Nibo is a town in Awka South, Anambra State, Nigeria. It’s geographical coordinates are 6° 10' 0" North, 7° 4' 0" East.
Located at 6.17 7.07 (Lat./Long.); Less than 13 km away
Nibo
Nibo is a town in Awka South, Anambra State, Nigeria. There are four major villages that make up the town, they are in order of seniority; Ezeawulu, Umuanum, Ifite and Ezeoye. Nibo is a community of cooperative men and women that work jointly for the development of the town.
Located at 6.17 7.07 (Lat./Long.); Less than 13 km away
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