Nnewi () is a commercial and industrial city in Anambra State, southeastern Nigeria. It is the second largest city in Anambra state after Onitsha. Nnewi as a metropolitan area has two local government area, which are Nnewi North and Nnewi South, all centred around the Nnewi town. Even Ekwusigo local government area is now part of Nnewi urban area, as urbanization continues to spread from Nnewi to neighbouring communities. Nnewi town which is the only town in Nnewi North, comprises four villages: Otolo, Uruagu, Umudim, and Nnewichi. Nnewi had been the centre of economics and commerce, being at a time the fastest growing industrial city east of the Niger, being the home of many industries such as The Ibeto Group, the Chicason Group, and Cutix Cables. The first indigenous car manufacturing plant in Nigeria is located in the city while the first wholly Made-in-Nigeria motorcycle, the 'NASENI M1' was manufactured in Nnewi.
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In 2019, the population of Nnewi was estimated at more than 900,000 people. As of January 2024, Nnewi had an estimated population of 1,301,000. The city spans over 520 square kilometres (200 sq mi) in Anambra State. As of 2005, Nnewi Metropolitan Area and its satellite towns are home to nearly 2.5 million residents.
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Towns around Nnewi
- Ozubulu9.9 km SW
- Igbo-Ukwu11 km E
- Nkpor17 km NW
- Agulu18 km NE
- Atani19 km W
- Ihiala19 km S
- Enugu-Ukwu20 km NE
- Uga20 km SE
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