Journal of
Geography and Regional Planning

  • Abbreviation: J. Geogr. Reg. Plann.
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 2070-1845
  • DOI: 10.5897/JGRP
  • Start Year: 2008
  • Published Articles: 395

Full Length Research Paper

Analysis of trends in rainfall and water balance characteristics of Awka, Nigeria

Chukwudi P. Nzoiwu
  • Chukwudi P. Nzoiwu
  • Department of Geography and Meteorology, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State, Nigeria.
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Emma E. Ezenwaji
  • Emma E. Ezenwaji
  • Department of Geography and Meteorology, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State, Nigeria.
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Ifeanyi C. Enete
  • Ifeanyi C. Enete
  • Department of Geography and Meteorology, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State, Nigeria.
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Nwabueze I. Igu
  • Nwabueze I. Igu
  • Department of Geography and Meteorology, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State, Nigeria.
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  •  Received: 15 October 2016
  •  Accepted: 30 November 2016
  •  Published: 31 July 2017

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