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Delve into Nanka in Nigeria
Nanka in the region of Anambra State is located in Nigeria - some 210 mi or ( 337 km ) South of Abuja , the country's capital .
Local time in Nanka is now 05:48 PM (Friday) . The local timezone is named " Africa/Lagos " with a UTC offset of 1 hours. Depending on your mobility, these larger destinations might be interesting for you: Douala, Malabo, Upor, Umukpu, and Umuahia. While being here, you might want to check out Douala . Are you curious about the possible sightseeing spots and facts in Nanka ? 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 9 km away
Umuawulu
Umuawulu is a town in Awka South Local Government Area (LGA) of Anambra State, Nigeria located at {{#invoke:Coordinates|coord}}{{#coordinates:6|09|0|N|7|06|0|E|source:enwiki-plaintext-parser |primary |name= }}. The estimated population of Umuawulu by 2005 is 20,150. According to INEC register of voters 2011, Umuawulu has 4,323 total number of registered voters distributed among the 3 villages as follows, Enugwu 2,532; Umuenu 769; Agbana 1,022. Umuawulu was ruled by H.R.H. Eze G.C.
Located at 6.15 7.10 (Lat./Long.); Less than 10 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 12 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 12 km away
Achina, Anambra
Achina is a town in Aguata Local Government Area of Anambra State, Nigeria. The inhabitants are members of the Igbo people.
Located at 5.95 7.12 (Lat./Long.); Less than 13 km away
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