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Enugu, Nigeria
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Enugu is a major city in Enugu State, Nigeria with a population of 950,000. Elevation: 630 ft (192 m). Average temperature: 79°F (26°C).
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About Enugu
Enugu (Igbo: Alaọha Enugwu is a state in the South-East geopolitical zone of Nigeria, bordered to the north by the states of Benue and Kogi, Ebonyi to the east and southeast, Abia to the south, and Anambra to the west. The state takes its name from its capital and largest city, Enugu. The city acquired township status in 1917 and was called Enugwu-Ngwo. Due to the rapid expansion towards areas owned by other indigenous communities, it was renamed Enugu in 1928.
People
Climate
| Population | 950,000 |
| Population Density | 4,417 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 630 ft (192 m) |
| Coordinates | 6.4413°, 7.4988° |
| Timezone | Africa/Lagos |
| Country | 🇳🇬 Nigeria |
| State / Province | Enugu State |
| Average Temperature | 79°F (26°C) |
| January Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (25°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 69.1 inches (1,755 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Enugu
Enugu is a major city in Nigeria (Enugu State) with a population of 950,000. The city sits at an elevation of 630 feet (192 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 79°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 79°F in January to 76°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 69.1 inches. The timezone is Africa/Lagos.
Climate in Enugu
Enugu has an average annual temperature of 0°C (32°F). The hottest month is Jan (0°C), the coldest is Jan (0°C). Average annual precipitation is 1683 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 78.9°F |
| 46% above Nigeria avg | |
| January Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 211 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 630 ft (192 m) |
| Area | 215.1 sq mi (557.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 4,417/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 6.4413°N, 7.4988°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Lagos |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 79°F (26°C) | 0.4 in | |
| February | 82°F (28°C) | 1.0 in | |
| March | 82°F (28°C) | 2.9 in | Warmest |
| April | 82°F (28°C) | 5.6 in | |
| May | 80°F (27°C) | 9.1 in | |
| June | 78°F (25°C) | 9.3 in | |
| July | 76°F (25°C) | 9.8 in | |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 8.6 in | Coldest |
| September | 77°F (25°C) | 11.7 in | Wettest |
| October | 78°F (25°C) | 9.1 in | |
| November | 79°F (26°C) | 1.5 in | |
| December | 79°F (26°C) | 0.3 in | Driest |
Enugu has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 76°F in August to 82°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 69.1 inches, with September being the wettest month (11.7") and December the driest (0.3").
Colleges & Universities in Enugu
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Academy Of Leadership & Enterprise | College | — | — |
| Caritas University | University | — | — |
| Enugu State College Of Education (Technical), Enugu | College | — | — |
| Enugu State College Of Education Technical Enugu | College | — | — |
| Enugu State University of Science and Technology (ESUT) | University | — | — |
| Enugu State University of Science and Technology (ESUT) | University | — | — |
| ESUT College of Medicine Enugu | University | — | — |
| ESUT Medicine Student's Hostel | University | — | — |
| ESUTH Pediatrics Emergency | University | — | — |
| Eye Theatre/Clinic, Children Out Patient Clinic/Gynae Ward, Enugu State Teaching Hospital | University | — | — |
| Graceland Private School | College | — | — |
| Hematology Dept, Enugu State University Teaching Hospital | University | — | — |
| Holy Rosary College Uwani, Enugu | College | — | Visit → |
| Institute of Management and Technology (IMT) | University | — | — |
| Mammography Unit, Enugu State University Teaching Hospital | University | — | — |
| Methodist College | College | — | — |
| Olu Aka Di Mma Vocational Technical Training Centre | College | — | — |
| Pharmacy Dept, Enugu State University Teaching Hospital | University | — | — |
| Physiotherapy Dept, Enugu State University Teaching Hospital | University | — | — |
| Radiology Dept, Enugu State University Teaching Hospital | University | — | — |
| Renaissance University, Ugbawka | University | — | — |
| Rockland International | College | — | — |
| School Of Nursing UNTH | College | — | — |
| Surgical Ward, Enugu State University Teaching Hospital | University | — | — |
| Theatre, Enugu State University Teaching Hospital | University | — | — |
| University of Nigeria Enugu Campus (UNEC) | University | — | — |
Schools in Enugu
88+ public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anndy Model School | — | — | — | — |
| Concil Obiagu Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| The Calvary Institute Of Technology | — | — | — | — |
| City Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Ogbete River Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| International Institute For Entrepreneurship & Development | — | — | — | — |
| Government Secondary School For The Deaf | — | — | — | — |
| Sacred Heart Primary & Secondary School | — | — | — | — |
| Baptist High School | — | — | — | — |
| Happy Time Crèche, Nursery & Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Madonna Daycare Center | — | — | — | — |
| Grace International School | — | — | — | — |
| May Blossom High School | — | — | — | — |
| Greater Tomorrow International School (Nur & Pri) | — | — | — | — |
| Winsophia Child Friendly | — | — | — | — |
| Trans Ekulu Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Trans Ekulu Girls Secondary School | — | — | — | — |
| Sunshine Crèche | — | — | — | — |
| St Leo The Great Nursery & Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| River Side Nursery & Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Prima Schools | — | — | — | — |
| Magnet Nursery & Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Child's Destiny Academy | — | — | — | — |
| Enugu Smart School | — | — | — | — |
| Umuchigbo Secondary School | — | — | — | — |
| UNEC | — | — | — | — |
| Maryland secondary school | — | — | — | — |
| IMT Campus 3 | — | — | — | — |
| Adorable British College | — | — | — | — |
| Coal City University Enugu | — | — | — | — |
| National open university of Nigeria | — | — | — | — |
| Queens school | — | — | — | — |
| City girls College | — | — | — | — |
| Housing Estate Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Chisome Tutors | — | — | — | — |
| New Haven Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| IELTS, TOEFL, PTE, GRE, SAT CENTER IN ENUGU | — | — | — | — |
| Prudent Child First School | — | — | — | — |
| Independence Layout Sec. School | — | — | — | — |
| Konigin Des Fredens College | — | — | — | — |
| Parkview Montessori School Enugu | — | — | — | — |
| Carmel Nursery & Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| El-Shaddai International Schools | — | — | — | — |
| Naowa Group Of Schools | — | — | — | — |
| Baptist High School | — | — | — | — |
| Carmel Nursery & Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Naowa Group Of Schools | — | — | — | — |
| Grace International School | — | — | — | — |
| Concil Obiagu Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| The Calvary Institute Of Technology | — | — | — | — |
| City Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Ogbete River Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| International Institute For Entrepreneurship & Development | — | — | — | — |
| Government Secondary School For The Deaf | — | — | — | — |
| Sacred Heart Primary & Secondary School | — | — | — | — |
| Parkview Montessori School Enugu | — | — | — | — |
| Happy Time Crèche, Nursery & Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Madonna Daycare Center | — | — | — | — |
| Anndy Model School | — | — | — | — |
| May Blossom High School | — | — | — | — |
| Greater Tomorrow International School (Nur & Pri) | — | — | — | — |
| Trans Ekulu Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Sunshine Crèche | — | — | — | — |
| Prima Schools | — | — | — | — |
| Magnet Nursery & Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Good Hope Stars Schools | — | — | — | — |
| Adorable British College | — | — | — | — |
| Holy Child Nursery & Primary | — | — | — | — |
| Good Hope Stars Schools | — | — | — | — |
| Goddip Nursery, Primary & Secondary School | — | — | — | — |
| Fountain Comprehensive College | — | — | — | — |
| Cocci International Secondary School | — | — | — | — |
| All Saints Ekulu Nursery & Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Enugu Smart School | — | — | — | — |
| UNEC | — | — | — | — |
| Maryland secondary school | — | — | — | — |
| IMT Campus 3 | — | — | — | — |
| All Saints Ekulu Nursery & Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Coal City University Enugu | — | — | — | — |
| Queens school | — | — | — | — |
| City girls College | — | — | — | — |
| Child's Destiny Academy | — | — | — | — |
| Chisome Tutors | — | — | — | — |
| New Haven Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| IELTS, TOEFL, PTE, GRE, SAT CENTER IN ENUGU | — | — | — | — |
| Prudent Child First School | — | — | — | — |
| Independence Layout Sec. School | — | — | — | — |
| Konigin Des Fredens College | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Enugu
2 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| URBAN RADIO ENUGU | — | MP3 | |
| Godfrey Okoye University Radio 106.9fm | — | MP3 |
Museums in Enugu
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enugu's National Museum of Unity | ||||
| National Museum of Unity |
Libraries in Enugu
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| National Library | 0.0 | |||||
| National Library | 0.0 | |||||
| State Central Library | 0.0 | |||||
| State Central Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Enugu
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -Kenyatta Market | |||||
| -Kenyatta Market | |||||
| Abakpa Market | |||||
| Abakpa Market | |||||
| Abakpa Market | |||||
| Afia Eke, Agbani | |||||
| Akpouga Nike Market | |||||
| Eke Obinagu Market | |||||
| Kenyatta Market | |||||
| Kenyatta Market | |||||
| Market Square | |||||
| Market Square | |||||
| New Artisan | |||||
| New Artisan | |||||
| New Kenyatta | |||||
| New Market | |||||
| New Market | |||||
| Ogbete Main Market | |||||
| Ogbete Main Market | |||||
| Ogbete main Market | |||||
| Ogbete main Market | |||||
| Old Artisan Market | |||||
| Old Artisan Market | |||||
| Oye emene Market | |||||
| Oye emene Market | |||||
| Provision Shop | |||||
| Railway Line Ogbete Market | |||||
| Timber market Abakpa | |||||
| Timber market Abakpa | |||||
| Victory Plaza | |||||
| Victory Plaza | |||||
| Wa-Afia |
Hotels in Enugu
85 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Enugu
59 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Enugu
2 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Enugu
18 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Enugu
1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Enugu
1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Enugu
1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Enugu
2 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Enugu
9 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Enugu
89 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Enugu
4 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Enugu
2 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Enugu
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Enugu
2 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Akanu Ibiam International Airport | ENU | Large Airport |
| Chinua Achebe International Airport | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Enugu
6 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Nigeria Postal Service | |
| Nigeria Postal Service | |
| Nigeria Postal Service Dept | |
| Nigeria Postal Service Dept | |
| Nigerian Postal service | |
| Nigerian Postal service |
Treatment Centers in Enugu
23 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Alfa Medical Center | ||
| Belwin Memorial Clinic | ||
| Bethel Medical Clinic | ||
| Carolina Specialist Clinic | ||
| Chinwe Memorial Clinic | ||
| Chinwendu Clinic & Maternity | ||
| Emmanuel Clinic | ||
| First Choice Specialist Clinic | ||
| First Holistic Health Physiotherapy Clinic | ||
| GTC Clinic Enugu | ||
| Hansa Clinics | ||
| Hiltops Clinics | ||
| Jacob Memorial Clinic | ||
| Justin Gray Infirmary | ||
| Kamsiyochukwu Clinic Maternity | ||
| Lotanna Clinic | ||
| Moonlight Clinic & Maternity | ||
| Ndiagu Amechi Uwani Health Center | ||
| Neuro Spinal Clinic | ||
| Sure mercies eye clinic & services | ||
| Trisa Clinics | ||
| Victory Clinic | ||
| Viva Healthfoo Shop & Dietetic Clinic |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Enugu
80 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| All saints church GRA Enugu | |
| All saints church GRA Enugu | |
| Apostolic faith church | |
| Apostolic faith church | |
| Assemblies of god church chimes avenue | |
| Assenblies of god church | |
| Assenblies of god church | |
| Baptist Church Office | |
| Baptist Church Office | |
| Central Methodists Church | |
| Central Methodists Church | |
| Chapel Of Redemption UNEC | |
| Chapel Of Redemption UNEC | |
| Christ the king catholic church | |
| Christ the king catholic church | |
| Christ the King, Parish | |
| Christ the King, Parish | |
| Church of Christ Emene | |
| Church of Christ Emene | |
| Church of Christ Emene 2 |
Quick Facts
Around Enugu
Places within 5 km radius — OpenStreetMap data
Things to See Near Enugu
1 places within 15 km
- • Miliken Hill
🇳🇬 About Nigeria
Public Holidays in Nigeria
10 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Enugu
What is the population of Enugu?
Enugu has a population of 950,000 residents and is located in Nigeria. The population density is 4,417 people per square mile, spread across 215.1 square miles.
What is the weather like in Enugu?
Enugu has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 79°F in January, while summers reach an average of 76°F in July. The area receives 211 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 69.1 inches.