Anambra State, Administrative region in southeastern Nigeria.
Anambra State extends across fertile lands between the Niger River and its tributary, encompassing 21 local government areas with Awka as its capital.
The region contains archaeological sites from the 9th century, including discoveries at Igbo-Ukwu that revealed advanced bronze artifacts from the Kingdom of Nri.
The population consists of 98% Igbo people who maintain traditional leadership systems and celebrate festivals such as the Onitsha Ofala throughout the year.
The state contains substantial deposits of crude oil, natural gas, and bauxite, while maintaining agricultural production of oil palms, maize, rice, and yams.
Onitsha Main Market within Anambra State ranks among the largest commercial centers in West Africa, processing substantial daily financial transactions.
Location: Nigeria
Inception: February 3, 1976
Capital city: Awka
Shares border with: Kogi State, Enugu State, Imo State, Rivers State, Delta State
Website: https://anambrastate.gov.ng
GPS coordinates: 6.33333,7.00000
Latest update: May 26, 2025 19:18
Second Niger bridge
36.1 km
Archaeology of Igbo-Ukwu
35.3 km
River Niger Bridge
34.7 km
Onitsha Main Market
32 km
Oguta Lake
73.3 km
Ogbunike Caves
19.4 km
Jesus de Greatest
74.7 km
Awhum Waterfall
50.4 km
Stephen Keshi Stadium
33.8 km
Ngodo
77.7 km
Gabros Stadium
40.8 km
Ekwueme Square
14.1 km
Ozara isuikwuato
83.5 km
Igbo Ukwu Museum, Anambra
35.3 km
The Nelson Mandela Gardens
39.6 km
National Museum Of Unity, Enugu
58.3 km
AKWA WONDERLAND
17.5 km
National Museum Asaba
36.5 km
Ogbaukwu Caves and Waterfall
48.3 km
NYSC Permanent Orientation Camp Imo State
66.4 km
Ezeagu waterfall
29.7 km
Chief Nwokolo's House at Ukehe
62.3 km
Ogba ukwu waterfalls
48.3 km
Prof. Kenneth Dike State Central e-Library, Awka
14.6 km
Mbari cultural center
93.5 km
Igwe Orizu Palace Nnewi
37.6 km
NYSC Permanent Orientation Camp Delta State
58.9 km
Delta State Broadcasting Station, Asaba, Delta State
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