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    Enugu ( / eɪˈnuːɡuː / ⓘ ay-NOO-goo; [8] Igbo: Énugwú) [9] [10] is the capital city of Enugu State in Nigeria. It is located inland in the Southeastern part of Nigeria. In 2006, the city had a population of 820,000 according to the last Nigerian census. The name Enugu is derived from the two Igbo words Énú úgwú, meaning "hill top ...

  2. Jun 11, 2024 · Enugu state, Nigeria. Enugu, state, south-central Nigeria. It was created in 1991 from the eastern two-thirds of Anambra state. Enugu is bounded by the states of Kogi and Benue to the north, Ebonyi to the east, Abia to the south, and Anambra to the west. It includes most of the Udi-Nsukka Plateau, which rises to more than 1,000 feet (300 meters).

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  3. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Enugu_StateEnugu State - Wikipedia

    Website. enugustate.gov.ng. Enugu State ( Igbo: Ȯra Enugu) is a state in the South-East geopolitical zone of Nigeria, bordered to the north by the states of Benue and Kogi, Ebonyi State to the east and southeast, Abia State to the south, and Anambra State to the west. The state takes its name from its capital and largest city, Enugu.

  4. May 16, 2024 · Enugu, Nigeria. Enugu, town, capital of Enugu state, southeastern Nigeria, located at the foot of the Udi Plateau. Enugu is on the railroad from Port Harcourt, 150 miles (240 km) south-southwest, and at the intersection of roads from Aba, Onitsha, and Abakaliki. The town owes its existence to the discovery of coal on the plateau in 1909, which ...

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  5. The name Enugu is derived from the Igbo words "Hill top". It is nicknamed Coal City mainly because of the discovery of coal on the plateau of the city in 1909 . Enugu developed rapidly as a result of the completion of the railway from the port in 1916. Enugu is located at the foot of the Udi Plateau. The area is on the railway from Port ...

  6. The mining industry brought prosperity to the region, contributing to Nigeria’s economy. Enugu emerged as one of the major cities in the country. The coal mining boom led to economic growth, job opportunities, and the development of infrastructure and social amenities. Enugu was known as the “Coal City”, due to its reliance on the coal ...

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