Nigeria
Onitsha is a city located in Nigeria, specifically in Anambra province. With a population of 1,553,000, it is one of the largest cities in the country.
Asaba International Airport
14.6 km away
Chinua Achebe International Airport
16.1 km away
Sam Mbakwe International Cargo Airport
92.8 km away
The city is situated at coordinates 6.14978° latitude and 6.78569° longitude, placing it in the Northern and Eastern hemispheres. Onitsha has an elevation of 57 meters and operates within the Africa/Lagos timezone. Nearby cities include Atani, Nnewi, Awka, Nkpor, and Ihiala.
Onitsha ranks as the 8th most populous city out of 475 in Nigeria. The country's total urban population is 76,201,364, highlighting Onitsha's significant size in comparison to other urban areas.
Onitsha is the largest city in Anambra province, which contains a total of 12 cities. Other notable cities in the province include Atani, Nnewi, Awka, Nkpor, and Ihiala. The city has various amenities, including 1 hospital, 1 school, 2 universities, 9 parks, 4 banks, 2 pharmacies, 5 hotels, 3 bus stations, and 20 fuel stations.
Onitsha is surrounded by 20 cities and towns within a 25 km radius.
Onitsha is home to 4 universities and higher education institutions.
| University | QS |
|---|---|
| Dennis Osadebe University, Asaba | — |
| Shanahan University Onitsha, Anambra State | — |
| Tansian University | — |
| University on the Niger, Umunya | — |
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The population of Onitsha is 1,553,000.
Onitsha is located in Anambra province.
The coordinates of Onitsha are 6.14978° latitude and 6.78569° longitude.
The elevation of Onitsha is 57 meters.
The nearest airport to Onitsha is Asaba International Airport, located 14.6 km away.
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