Nnewi
Nigeria · Anambra StateNG
City in Anambra State, Nigeria
Nnewi is a commercial and industrial city in Anambra State, southeastern Nigeria. It is the second largest city in Anambra state after Onitsha. Nnewi as a metropolitan area has two local government area, which are Nnewi North and Nnewi South, all centred around the Nnewi town. Even Ekwusigo local government area is now part of Nnewi urban area, as urbanization continues to spread from Nnewi to neighbouring communities. The Nnewi town which is the only town in Nnewi North, comprises four villages: Otolo, Uruagu, Umudim, and Nnewichi. Nnewi had been the centre of economics and commerce, being at a time the fastest growing industrial city east of the Niger, being the home of many industries such as The Ibeto Group, the Chicason Group, and Cutix Cables. The first indigenous car manufacturing plant in Nigeria is located in the city while the first wholly Made-in-Nigeria motorcycle, the 'NASENI M1' was manufactured in Nnewi.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Coordinates
- 6.020, 6.917
- Timezone
- Africa/Lagos
- Elevation
- 0 m
Overview of Nnewi
Set in Anambra State, Nigeria, Nnewi is a place. Nnewi is strongest on nightlife. It lies in the northern hemisphere, which drives its seasonal calendar.
Things to do in Nnewi
Nightlife in Nnewi
(1)Looking for nightlife? Nnewi has Festival. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. The list follows Nnewi's own activity tags.
Getting there & around
Public transport thins out here — the nearest hub in Anambra State plus a short drive is the usual route. Set your clock to Africa/Lagos on arrival.
Similar destinations
Places near Nnewi that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Nnewi known for?
- Travellers associate Nnewi with nightlife. It sits in Anambra State, Nigeria.
- What can you do in Nnewi?
- Nnewi is tagged with Festival, which is enough to structure a first visit.
- Where is Nnewi located?
- Nnewi belongs to Anambra State, Nigeria, so it pairs naturally with other stops in the same area.
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