Enugu
Enugu, the Igbo-language capital of Enugu State in southeastern Nigeria, grew from a coal-mining settlement founded in 1912 into one of the country's major cities. Its name derives from the Igbo words for "top of the hill," reflecting its elevated terrain. The city played a significant role in Nigerian history as the declared capital of Biafra in 1967, and today it functions as a regional hub with connections to Nigeria's Nollywood film industry. Akanu Ibiam International Airport serves the city, which sits within sight of hills and close to water.
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- Population950,000
- Nearest water from center 9.7 km6.1 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 12 km7.7 mi
Nearest airports
Enugu: quick answers
Where is Enugu?
Enugu is in Nigeria.
How do you get to Enugu?
The nearest airport is Enegu (ENU), about 25 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Enugu?
The warmest month is February, averaging 29°C84°F across day and night; the coolest is July, at 24°C76°F. The wettest month is September, with about 274 mm10.8 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Enugu?
OpenStreetMap lists 1 museum, 7 restaurants and 12 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.