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Umuahia
Abia State, Nigeria · Africa
About Umuahia
Umuahia sits on the route: 10 minutes from Apumiri.
Umuahia is a city located in Abia State, Nigeria. With a population of 370,000, it is an important destination in Africa.
On a road trip, Umuahia sits in Nigeria. It's in the Africa/Lagos time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Umuahia to your route.
About Umuahia
Umuahia (, pronounced [ʊmʊaːhiaː]) is the capital city of Abia State in southeastern Nigeria. Umuahia is located along the rail road that lies between Port Harcourt to its south, and Enugu city to its north. Umuahia has a population of 359,230 according to the 2006 Nigerian census.
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railway and agricultural market center, which attracts traders and farmers from neighboring towns to sell their produce, such as yams, cassava, corn (maize), taro, citrus fruits, and palm oil and kernels. There are industries that help drive its economy, such as a brewery and a palm-oil-processing plant. Nigeria's National Root Crops Research Institute, at Umudike, is adjacent to the town. So also is the Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike (MOUAU). Umuahia also has several colleges including Trinity College (theological), Government College Umuahia, Holy Rosary Girls Secondary School and hospitals like the Federal Medical Centre, Umuahia (formerly Queen Elizabeth Hospital).
Umuahia comprises two local government areas: Umuahia North and Umuahia South. These local governments are also composed of clans such as the Umuopara, Ibeku, Olokoro, Ubakala and Ohuhu communities.
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Where is Umuahia located?
Umuahia is located in Abia State, Nigeria, Africa. The coordinates are 5.5249 latitude, 7.4946 longitude.
What is the population of Umuahia?
Umuahia has a population of approximately 370,000 people, making it a city in Nigeria.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 370,000
- Continent
- Africa
- Country
- Nigeria
- Region
- Abia State
- Timezone
- Africa/Lagos
- Coordinates
- 5.5249, 7.4946
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