Anambra State
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Anambra State is one of the 36 states of Nigeria. The capital is Awka. Charles Chukwuma Soludo became the governor after Willie Obiano.
Anambra State
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State | |
 Location of Anambra State in Nigeria | |
| Coordinates: 6°20′N 7°00′E | |
| Country |  Nigeria |
| Geopolitical Zone | South East |
| Date created | 27 August 1991 |
| Capital | Awka |
| Number of LGAs | 21 |
| Government | |
| • Governor[1] | Charles Chukwuma Soludo (APGA) |
| • Deputy Governor | Onyeka Ibezim (APGA) |
| • Senators | |
| • Representatives | List |
| Area | |
| • Total | 4,844 km2 (1,870 sq mi) |
| • Rank | 35 |
| Population (2006 census) | |
| • Total | 4,177,821 |
| • Rank | 14th of 36 |
| • Density | 860/km2 (2,200/sq mi) |
| GDP | |
| • Year | 2021 |
| • Total | $33.26 billion |
| • Per capita | $5,231 |
| Time zone | UTC+01 (WAT) |
| ISO 3166 code | NG-AN |
| HDI (2018) | 0.662[2] medium · 3rd of 37 |
| Website | Official website |
The State has many infrastructure and organizations including Anambra State Children's Parliament.
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