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Onitsha North

second-order administrative division

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Location & Surroundings

Onitsha North is a second-order administrative division in Anambra, Nigeria, at 65 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Onitsha, less than 2 km away. The national capital Abuja is about 330 km to the north. The nearest airport is Asaba International Airport, 16 km away.

Also known as: Onitsha Nord · Onitsha-Norte · Agbègbè Ìjọba Ìbílẹ̀ Àríwá Onitsha · Onitsha ta Arewa · Pak Onitsha

Overview

Onitsha North is local government area and Cities in Anambra State, Nigeria.

It is located in Anambra State, Nigeria, Africa.

The population is about 125,918 (2006).

Also known as: YO Agbegbe Ijoba Ibile Ariwa Onitsha

Basic Data

  • Country Nigeria
  • Located in Anambra State
  • Type second-order administrative division (ADM2)
  • a subdivision of a first-order administrative division

Geography

  • Coordinates
    6° 9' 39" N, 6° 47' 59" E
  • Elevation DEM: 65 m
  • Timezone Africa/Lagos
  • Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)

Statistics & Country

  • Pop. Density 9,137 p/km²
  • Built-up 12.1%
  • Settlement Urban centre
  • Currency Naira (NGN)
  • Phone Prefix +234

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Places in Onitsha North

Alternate Names

fr
Onitsha Nord
pt
Onitsha-Norte
yo
Agbègbè Ìjọba Ìbílẹ̀ Àríwá Onitsha
ha
Onitsha ta Arewa
nan
Pak Onitsha

Weather in Onitsha North

Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Onitsha North, updated from the NOAA GFS model.

Now 24.7 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 1.7 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 23.3 to 24.7 C, max wind 2.0 m/s. Precip around 4.0 mm. Solar peaks near 0 W/m2.

Temperature
24.7 C
Wind
1.7 m/s SW (242 deg)
Humidity
93 %
Pressure
1,012.6 hPa
Clouds
72 %
Precip
3.99 mm
Solar
0.0 W/m2
UV-B
0.000 W/m2
Hour Temp (C) Wind (m/s) Dir (deg) RH (%) Pressure (hPa) Precip (step/total mm) Clouds (%) Solar (W/m2) UV-B (W/m2)
NOW 24.7 1.7 242 93 1,012.6 - / 0.00 72 0.0 0.000
6h 23.3 2.0 241 98 1,014.2 3.99 / 3.99 100 0.0 0.000
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-24 18:00 UTC).

FAQ

What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Onitsha North?
Now 24.7 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 1.7 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 23.3 to 24.7 C, max wind 2.0 m/s. Precip around 4.0 mm. Solar peaks near 0 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 4.0 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Onitsha North today?
Sunrise around 06:20 and sunset around 18:28 (local time). Day length about 12h 08m.
What is the local time in Onitsha North?
Local time is 00:31. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Onitsha North?
Onitsha North is a second-order administrative division.
What is the elevation of Onitsha North?
DEM 65 m.
Where is Onitsha North located?
It is at 6.16081, 6.79968 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Onitsha North in?
It is in Nigeria.

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Last updated 2016-06-23
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