Nnewi North is a Local Government Area in Anambra State, south-eastern Nigeria, comprising the four villages that make up the industrial city of Nnewi. Located near coordinates 6.02° N, 6.92° E, the LGA covers about 92 km² and recorded a 2006 census population of 155,443. the township postal code is 435101, with the four village wards using codes from 435101 to 435107.
Towns and Villages
The LGA contains the following named settlements:
| Settlement | Settlement | Settlement |
|---|---|---|
| Otolo | Uruagu | Umudim |
| Nnewichi |
Geography
Nnewi North sits on the rolling terrain of southern Anambra, bounded south by Nnewi South LGA, west by Ekwusigo and north by Ihiala and Aguata. Elevation rises from about 200 m at the LGA edge to 380 m on the Nnewichi ridge. The Niger’s tributaries drain the area westward.
Demographics
The 2006 census recorded 155,443 residents across just four village-wards, making Nnewi North one of Anambra’s densest LGAs. The Nnewi-Igbo are the homogeneous indigenous group, with English and Igbo as the working languages.
Economy and Local Life
Nnewi North is the heart of Nigeria’s automotive parts and motorcycle assembly industry, with Innoson Vehicle Manufacturing (the country’s first indigenous car maker), Ibeto Group, Chicason Group and Cutix Cables all headquartered locally. The Onitsha–Nnewi–Awka industrial axis runs through the LGA. Nkwo Nnewi market is one of West Africa’s largest spare-parts markets.
Administrative Divisions
The LGA has four wards corresponding to its four villages: Otolo (postal 435101), Uruagu (435102), Umudim (435103) and Nnewichi (435104), plus Amuko (435105), Edoji (435106) and Igwe Orizu Road area (435107). The council secretariat sits in Otolo.
History
Nnewi grew from a federation of four villages under the Igwe Nnewi traditional institution, founded c. 1370. Trading wealth from Nigeria’s post-civil-war reconstruction era (1970s–80s) seeded the industrial cluster. Nnewi North LGA was carved out of the wider Nnewi LGA in 1996.
Getting There
Nnewi is 25 km south of Onitsha and connected by the Onitsha–Owerri expressway. Akanu Ibiam International Airport (ENU) in Enugu sits 90 km north-east; Sam Mbakwe Cargo Airport in Owerri is 55 km south.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Nnewi North?
Nnewi North is a Local Government Area in Anambra State, south-eastern Nigeria, encompassing the industrial city of Nnewi.
What is the population of Nnewi North?
The 2006 census recorded 155,443 residents across the four villages that make up the LGA.
What towns are in Nnewi North?
Nnewi North contains four villages: Otolo, Uruagu, Umudim and Nnewichi, all of which together form the city of Nnewi.
What is the postal code of Nnewi North?
Nnewi North postal codes range from 435101 (Otolo) to 435107 (Igwe Orizu Road area).
What is Nnewi famous for?
Nnewi is the centre of Nigeria’s automotive parts and motorcycle industry, home to Innoson Vehicle Manufacturing (the first indigenous Nigerian car maker), Ibeto Group, Chicason Group and Cutix Cables.
How do I get to Nnewi North?
Nnewi is 25 km south of Onitsha along the Onitsha–Owerri expressway. The nearest airports are Akanu Ibiam International (Enugu, 90 km) and Sam Mbakwe Cargo (Owerri, 55 km).