The population and steets of Waka City are estimated from census data. The city was declared the capital of Anambra State on 21 August 1991. Enugu and Anambra states were merged in 1991 to form Anambra State. The population of Waka City is about 1.3 million. The city has two market places, Nkwo Amaenyi and Awka Market. The market in Awka was the largest in the city, with over five hundred shops. It has become notorious for its traffic chaos.
The study also demonstrated the use of geospatial techniques to analyze urban sprawl. The results showed that the built-up area increased in a progressive and continuous manner, with the most dramatic increase between 2000 and 2016. This was attributed to the demolition of illegal structures by the state government. The state government also encouraged the rapid growth of the population in the town. The study's findings are critical for proper decision making and sustainable development.