Nkanu West | |
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LGA | |
Nkanu West
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Location in Nigeria | |
Coordinates: 6°18′N 7°33′E / 6.300°N 7.550°ECoordinates: 6°18′N 7°33′E / 6.300°N 7.550°E | |
Country | Nigeria |
State | Enugu State |
Area | |
• Total | 225 km2 (87 sq mi) |
Population (2006 census) | |
• Total | 146,695 |
Time zone | WAT (UTC+1) |
3-digit postal code prefix | 402 |
ISO 3166 code | NG.EN.NW |
Nkanu West is a Local Government Area of Enugu State, Nigeria. Its headquarters are in the town of Agbani. Other major towns are Akegbe Ugwu, Akpugo, Ozalla, Obe, Umueze, Amodu, Obuoffia, Amurri etc. Nkanu west is one of the largest local government in Enugu state. Some of the prominent people include, Dr Chimaroke Nnamani, Late Igwe Jeremiah O. Onovo, Dr Ugwu Nwafor Ujam. Hon Iloabuchi Aniagu, Dr Frank Nweke jr, Chief Mike Onu, Justice Augustine Ferguson Nnamani, Igwe Ezekiel Eneh, Chinyeaka Oha etc.
It has an area of 225 km² and a population of 146,695 at the 2006 census.
The postal code of the area is 402.