Awka
Awka, the capital of Anambra State in south-east Nigeria, sits at the centre of the densely populated Igbo heartland, positioned midway between the major cities of Onitsha and Enugu — a location that made it an administrative hub in colonial times and the state capital since 1991. The city is home to Nnamdi Azikiwe University and carries a substantial student population, with road connections linking it to Lagos, Benin City, Asaba, and Enugu via the West-East Federal Highway.
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- Population167,738
- Nearest water from center 8.7 km5.4 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 3.0 km1.8 mi
Awka: quick answers
Where is Awka?
Awka is in Nigeria.
How do you get to Awka?
The nearest airport is Asaba (ABB), about 1 hr 50 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Awka?
The warmest month is February, averaging 29°C85°F across day and night; the coolest is July, at 25°C77°F. The wettest month is September, with about 257 mm10.1 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Awka?
OpenStreetMap lists 1 restaurant and 2 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.
What's near Awka?
Other Wandering Well picks within 60 km include Enugu.