Abia State district, Nigeria

Places to visit near Aba

Aba is a city in Abia State district, Nigeria, home to about 897,560 people. Within 50 km by road there are 141 places to visit — 130 churches, 4 forts & heritage, 2 museums and 0 mosques & dargahs. The must-see places are Christ the King Cathedral (1 km), Aba Nigeria Temple (6 km) and Port Harcourt Pleasure Park (62 km).

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Aba, Nigeria
Aba, Abia State district, Nigeria. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Aba at a glance

Location
Abia State district, Nigeria
Population
about 897,560
Coordinates
5.1066° N, 7.3667° E
Places within 50 km
141 (2 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and museums

Top places to visit near Aba

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Aba: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Churches near Aba

207 churches within 100 km of Aba. The closest is Tufm Aba (1 km); the best-known is Christ the King Cathedral (0 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Aba

32 forts & heritage within 100 km of Aba. The closest is Excess Grace Palace (1 km); the best-known is Obu House (3 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Aba

9 museums within 100 km of Aba. The closest is Mbonu Emerem Museum of Art (3 km). Best time: year-round.

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Mosques & dargahs near Aba

5 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Aba. The closest is Rumuokwuusi Central Mosque (55 km); the best-known is Eke Nguru Central Mosque (57 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Aba

4 parks within 100 km of Aba. The closest is Love Garden (40 km); the best-known is Port Harcourt Pleasure Park (62 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Aba

4 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Aba. The closest is George Ama (64 km). Best time: september to february.

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A one-day trip from Aba

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 18 km on the road.

  1. Start in Aba
  2. 1 km Christ the King Cathedral · church, Abia State
  3. 2 km Apostolic Church Obuda Aba · church, Abia State
  4. 1 km Winners Chapel Obuda-Aba · church, Abia State
  5. 4 km Mbonu Emerem Museum of Art · museum, Abia State
  6. 4 km Aba Nigeria Temple · church, Abia State
  7. 6 km Back to Aba

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How to reach Aba

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    Within 15 km of Aba

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Aba by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches130207Tufm Aba (1 km)
    Forts & heritage432Excess Grace Palace (1 km)
    Museums29Mbonu Emerem Museum of Art (3 km)
    Mosques & dargahs05Rumuokwuusi Central Mosque (55 km)
    Parks24Love Garden (40 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves04George Ama (64 km)
    Temples23Temple of Faith Ministries Inc (2 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens02Port Harcourt Zoo (60 km)
    Beaches & coast02Ifoko Beach, Rivers (69 km)
    Other attractions11Pool of Bethesida (7 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints01Klaus Residence (58 km)
    Waterfalls01Ibini Ukpabi (84 km)

    Aba: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Aba?

    Christ the King Cathedral (church, about 1 km), Aba Nigeria Temple (church, about 6 km), Apostolic Church Obuda Aba (church, about 2 km), Mbonu Emerem Museum of Art (museum, about 3 km), Winners Chapel Obuda-Aba (church, about 3 km), Obu House (heritage site, about 3 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Aba?

    141 places on Spotwander: 130 churches, 4 forts & heritage, 2 museums, 2 parks, 2 temples.

    Which is the nearest church to Aba?

    Tufm Aba, about 1 km by road; Christ the King Cathedral (0 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Aba?

    Excess Grace Palace, about 1 km by road; Obu House (3 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest museum to Aba?

    Mbonu Emerem Museum of Art, about 3 km by road; National Museum of Colonial History, Aba (6 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Aba?

    Start in Aba, visit Christ the King Cathedral, then Apostolic Church Obuda Aba, then Winners Chapel Obuda-Aba, then Mbonu Emerem Museum of Art, then Aba Nigeria Temple, and drive back — about 18 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Aba?

    October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and museums.

    Towns near Aba

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Aba’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Aba on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.