Uli, Anambra

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Uli
Location in Nigeria
Coordinates: 5°47′N6°52′E / 5.783°N 6.867°E / 5.783; 6.867
Country Flag of Nigeria.svg Nigeria
State Anambra State
Area
  Metro
99 sq mi (256 km2)

Uli is a town of historic importance situated at the extreme southeast corner of Ihiala local government area of Anambra state in Nigeria.[ citation needed ] Its closest neighbouring towns are Amaofuo, Ihiala, Amorka, Ubulu, Ozara, Egbuoma and Ohakpu. [1] Uli town extends westward to the confluence of the rivers of Atamiri and Enyinja river that belongs to Amorka . and across Usham Lake down to the lower Niger region.

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References

  1. "Amamputu-Uli | Nigeria Facts". nigeriafacts.net. Retrieved 2020-05-27.

5°47′N6°52′E / 5.783°N 6.867°E / 5.783; 6.867