Onitsha, Anambra
Onitsha: This major commercial and port city is located on the eastern bank of the Niger River in Anambra State, southeastern Nigeria.
About
Quick Facts about Onitsha
| Population | 7,635,000 |
| Country | Nigeria |
| State | Anambra (Nigeria) |
| County | Onitsha North |
| Postal code | 430... |
| Phone Area Codes | 046 |
| Area | 36.19 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 6.1498,6.7857 |
| Establishment | January 01, 1550 (476 years ago) |
| Time Zone | UTC+01:00 |
| Local time | 08:47:25 (14th May 2026) |
Geography
Onitsha is located at 6°8'59"N 6°47'8"E (6.1497800, 6.7856900).
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Demographics
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 561,066 | - | census |
| 2016 | 7,635,000 | 92.65% | census |
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