Oraukwu

Oraukwu is a town in , Nigeria formerly known as Ohaukwu. It is among the towns in Local Government Area of Anambra State, and lies approximately 40 kilometers east of along the old –Onitsha trunk road.
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  • Type: Locality
  • Description: place in Anambra State, Nigeria
  • Also known as: Oraukwu, Anambra

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Abatete and Nnewi.

Village
is one of the historic and culturally significant towns in Idemili North Local Government Area of , . The town is known for its industrious and creative people, its rich cultural heritage, and its long history of resilience despite social and environmental challenges. is situated 7 km northwest of Oraukwu.

is a prominent commercial city with an estimated population of 1.1 million people in in Southeast Nigeria.

Village
Eziowelle is a town in local government area of Anambra State, . Eziowelle translates into English as 'a good place'. It is an agrarian community lying about twenty-three kilometers east of . is situated 9 km north of Oraukwu.

Oraukwu

Latitude
6.07993° or 6° 4′ 48″ north
Longitude
6.96591° or 6° 57′ 57″ east
Elevation
202 metres (663 feet)
Open location code
6FR83XH8+X9
Geo­Names ID
2325828
Wiki­data ID
Q7099946
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In Other Languages

From Dutch to Igbo—“Oraukwu” goes by many names.
  • Dutch: Oraukwu
  • Hausa: Oraukwu, Anambra
  • Hausa: Oraukwu
  • Igbo: Oraukwu, Anambra
  • Igbo: Oraukwu

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