Delve into Umuchu in Nigeria
Umuchu in the region of Imo State is a city in Nigeria - some 218 mi or ( 351 km ) South of Abuja , the country's capital .
Current time in Umuchu is now 02:39 PM (Thursday) . The local timezone is named " Africa/Lagos " with a UTC offset of 1 hours. Depending on your travel modalities, these larger destinations might be interesting for you: Douala, Malabo, Umuahu, Umueje, and Umueje. While being here, make sure to check out Douala . Are you curious about the possible sightseeing spots and facts in Umuchu ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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Umuchu
Umuchu is the largest town in Aguata local government of Anambra State, Nigeria. Anambra is the cradle of Igbo people of eastern Nigeria. Umuchu shares boundary in the north with Achina and Enugwu-Umuonyia communities (both in Aguata, Anambra state). Umuchu is bordered in the south by Akokwa town in Imo State. In the west, it is bordered by Uga Town and Amesi town(Aguata Anambra) and in the East by Umunze and Isuokpu/umualaoma communities (both in Orumba Anambra state).
Located at 5.93 7.13 (Lat./Long.); Less than 1 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 2 km away
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 16 km away
Orlu
Orlu is the third largest city in Southeast Nigeria's Imo State with an estimated population of 220,000. It has a long history and has played a critical role as the headquarters for humanitarian relief agencies during the Nigerian civil war. It is a home for enterprise and many successful Nigerian businessmen have been born in the town.
Located at 5.80 7.04 (Lat./Long.); Less than 18 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 25 km away
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