Enugu South
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Enugu South | |
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 Interactive map of Enugu South | |
  Enugu South Location in Nigeria | |
| Coordinates: 6°24′N 7°30′E / 6.400°N 7.500°E | |
| Country |  Nigeria |
| State | Enugu State |
| Government | |
| • Local Government Chairman | Robinson Chiemezie Nkwuo (PDP) |
| Area | |
• Total | 67 km2 (26 sq mi) |
| Population (2006 census) | |
• Total | 198,723 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (WAT) |
| 3-digit postal code prefix | 400 |
| ISO 3166 code | NG.EN.ES |
Enugu South is a Local Government Area of Enugu State, Nigeria. Its headquarters are in the town of Uwani, Nnobi Street Enugu,[1] and covers the communities of Akwuke, Amechi, Ugwuaji, Obeagu, Awkunanaw and Amechi-Uwani. Enugu South is bounded to the north by Enugu North and to the east by Nkanu East local government areas. It falls within the Eastern senatorial districts of Enugu.
It has an area of 67 km2[2] and a population of 198,723 at the 2006 census, and is put to be 267,300 according to 2016 population projection.[3] Majority of the population are from Igbo ethnic group, thus, Igbo and English are the major languages in Enugu South.[2] The LGA is also rich in agriculture. The postal code of the area is 400.[4]
Enugu South covers a land area of 67 square kilometers and has an average yearly temperature of 27 °C. The area experience average humidity of 69%, while the LGA has two major seasons which are the dry and the rainy seasons with a brief harmattan period during the dry season.[2]
Landmarks in the area include, among others, the Roban stores shopping Mall in Agbani road, the Holy Rosary College and the Ngwo relaxation park.
Economy
Enugu South local government (just like Enugu City) has a vast deposits of coal and thus is part of the area being referred to as the "Coal City". The area is also famous in the cultivation of food and cash crops such as maize, yam and cassava. The local government is also a home to many open markets such as is the Kenyatta market and the Mayor market.
