Enugu South

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Enugu South is a Local Government Area of Enugu State, Nigeria, with its headquarters at Nnobi Street, Uwani, Enugu. It covers the communities of Akwuke, Amechi, Ugwuaji, Obeagu, Awkunanaw and Amechi-Uwani, and is bounded to the north by Enugu North and to the east by Nkanu East local government areas. The area covers 67 square kilometres and had a population of 198,723 at the 2006 census, projected at 267,300 in 2016. The majority of residents are from the Igbo ethnic group, and Igbo and English are the major languages. The area is also known for agriculture and for its coal deposits, and it has several open markets including Kenyatta market and Mayor market.