3-digit postal code prefix 402 | Time zone WAT (UTC+1) Area 795 km² | |
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Nkanu East is a Local Government Area of Enugu State, Nigeria, bordering Ebonyi State to the east. Its headquarters are in the town of Amagunze.
Communities in Nkanu East Local Government Area include Akpawfu, Ugbakwa, Nkerefi, Nume, Nara unateze, Owoh, Ubahu, Amaechi idodo, Ama nkanu, Oruku, Amagunze and Ihuokpara.
Owoh village is famous for its Traditional Masquerade (Omaba)
Akpawfu village is famous for it traditional masquerade (omaba), special palm wine tapping (akwuru Akpawfu), all type of palm produce ( palm oil, nut and cannel) and farming.The local Council, that was formed around 1983 has not advanced the area very much in terms of basic amenities like electricity, hospitals, modern housing and schools. Nkanu East Cut off From Modernity. Hopefully this will improve over time.
It has an area of 795 km² and a population of 148,774 at the 2006 census.
The postal code of the area is 402.
References
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