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Akwanga

Akwanga is a town in Nasarawa State district, Nigeria of about 15,985 people. Within 50 km by road there are 5 places to visit: 3 churches, 0 waterfalls and 0 forts & heritage. The must-see place is Farin Ruwa Falls.

8.9108° N, 8.4065° EPop. 15,985

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Within 30 km4 places
Within 50 km5
Must-see1
Notable27
Best timeJuly to January

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One day from Akwanga

5 stops, one loop, back by 7:27 pm

238 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Akwanga
  2. Ningishi Hillhill · 1 hrs
  3. Farin Ruwa Fallswaterfall · 1.5 hrs
  4. John Castleheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  5. Ox-bow Lake Fishing Festivalslake · 45 min
  6. Dutsin Wanaviewpoint · 1 hrs
  7. Back in Akwanga
Today’s loopAkwangaStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Akwanga?

Central Mosque Akwanga (mosque, about 1 km), Dutsin Wana (viewpoint, about 15 km), St. Patrick (church, about 2 km), Ercc Church (church, about 3 km), Farin Ruwa Falls (waterfall, about 58 km), Ningishi Hill (hill, about 51 km).

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

5 places on Spotwander: 3 churches, 1 dargah, 1 viewpoint.

Which is the nearest church to Akwanga?

St. Patrick, about 2 km by road; Ercc Church (3 km) is next.

Which is the nearest waterfall to Akwanga?

Farin Ruwa Falls, about 58 km by road; Kurra Falls (87 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Akwanga?

Start in Akwanga, visit Ningishi Hill, then Farin Ruwa Falls, then John Castle, then Ox-bow Lake Fishing Festivals, then Dutsin Wana, and drive back — about 238 km by road in all.