Where is Awka?
Awka is a city in Anambra, Nigeria. Its population is about 167,738 inhabitants. It is located near Port Harcourt (160 km) and Benin City (160 km).
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Awka located?
Awka is a city in Anambra, Nigeria, located at 6.2127°N, 7.0720°E.
Which country is Awka in?
Awka is in Nigeria.
What is the population of Awka?
The population of Awka is approximately 167,738 inhabitants.
What region is Awka in?
Awka is located in the Anambra region of Nigeria.
How far is Awka from Abuja?
Awka is approximately 320 km from Abuja, the capital of Nigeria.
What time zone is Awka in?
Awka is in the Africa/Lagos time zone.
What are the coordinates of Awka?
The geographic coordinates of Awka are 6.2127°N, 7.0720°E.
What cities are near Awka?
Cities near Awka include: Port Harcourt, Benin City, Onitsha, Aba.
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