
Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Aku, a city in Enugu State, Nigeria in Africa. Find GPS coordinates, time zone, currency, dialing code, TLD domain, elevation and the live local date & time for Aku — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.
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| Category | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| City | ||
| Full Name | Aku | |
| District / County | Igbo-Etiti | |
| State | Enugu State | |
| Country | Nigeria | |
| Continent | Africa | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 73,742 | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | Populated Place | |
| Population Rank in Enugu State | #3 of 15 cities with population data | |
| Currency | ||
| Name | Nigerian Naira | |
| Code ISO-4217 | NGN | |
| Symbol | ₦ | |
| Dialing Code | ||
| Country Calling Code | +234 | |
| International Exit Prefix | 009 | |
| Internet Top-Level Domain (TLD) | ||
| Domain | .ng | |
| Elevation | ||
| In Meter | 299 | |
| In Feet | 981 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | 6.71 | |
| Longitude | 7.32 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 6.709° N 7.318° E | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 6° 42' 32" N 7° 19' 6" E | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 6° 42.54' N 7° 19.1' E | |
| Location Context | ||
| Distance to Enugu State Capital | 36 km Southeast of Enugu | |
| Nearest City in Another Country | Mamfe, Cameroon (245 km) | |
| Time Zone | ||
| UTC Offset | +01:00 | |
| Daylight Saving Time (DST) | No Daylight Saving Time, same UTC offset for all year | |
| Sun Times Today | ||
| Sunrise | 🔥 06:23 AM | |
| Sunset | 🌅 06:51 PM | |
| Day Length | 12h 27m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | Africa/Lagos |
Aku is a city situated in Enugu State, Nigeria, within Africa. It falls under Igbo-Etiti, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Aku as a Populated Place. Retailers, logistics planners and site-selection teams pull city-level records like this one for market research, distribution mapping and strategic decision-making. › See every city in Enugu State
The latitude and longitude of Aku pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 299 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Aku on the map
Aku runs on UTC +01:00. Matching this offset is useful when booking calls, scheduling deliveries or coordinating remote teams with partners in other regions. › Compare time zones across countries
Payments and pricing in Aku run on Nigerian Naira (NGN), shown with the symbol ₦. Keep this on hand for budgeting a trip, invoicing local partners or tracking exchange-rate exposure. › Aku exchange rates
To ring a number in Aku from outside Nigeria, dial +234 ahead of the local number. Call centers, VoIP providers and remote-support desks use this prefix to route traffic correctly into Aku and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
By recorded population, Aku ranks #3 of 15 cities in Enugu State. It lies about 36 km Southeast of Enugu, the state capital. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the Enugu State market. › Cities near Aku
Aku has a recorded population of approximately 73,742 people. That places it #3 of 15 cities with population data in Enugu State. Browse more cities in Enugu State for comparison.
Aku sits within Igbo-Etiti, is part of Enugu State in Nigeria. It is classified as a Populated Place.
Aku keeps UTC +01:00. Today the sun rises around 06:23 AM and sets around 06:51 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.
Businesses and shops in Aku price in Nigerian naira (NGN), written with the symbol ₦. Check live rates on our Aku currency page.
Aku is about 36 km Southeast of Enugu, the capital of Enugu State. See cities near Aku for more nearby distances.
Crossing the nearest international border from Aku lands you closest to Mamfe, Cameroon, about 245 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Aku sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.