Plateau State district, Nigeria

Places to visit near Angware

Angware is a town in Plateau State district, Nigeria. Within 50 km by road there are 201 places to visit — 135 churches, 38 mosques & dargahs, 11 hill stations & viewpoints and 7 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Shere Hills (Jos Plateau Highest Point) (12 km), Ginza Medical Center (32 km) and Jos Museum (32 km).

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Angware at a glance

Location
Plateau State district, Nigeria
Coordinates
9.9910° N, 9.1081° E
Places within 50 km
201 (5 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and mosques & dargahs

Top places to visit near Angware

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Angware: 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 Angware

135 churches within 100 km of Angware. The closest is Hadriel Glory World Ministry (23 km); the best-known is Ecwa Church (29 km). Best time: year-round.

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Mosques & dargahs near Angware

38 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Angware. The closest is Nass Road Friday Mosque, Jos North, Plateau State, Nigeria (26 km); the best-known is Jos Wildlife Park (38 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Angware

22 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Angware. The closest is Shere (9 km); the best-known is Shere Hills (Jos Plateau Highest Point) (12 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Forts & heritage near Angware

9 forts & heritage within 100 km of Angware. The closest is The Cairn of Stones at the Foot of Panshanu Pass (10 km). Best time: october to february.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Angware

4 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Angware. The closest is Flower Garden (27 km); the best-known is Sculpture Garden (31 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Waterfalls near Angware

3 waterfalls within 100 km of Angware. The closest is Kurra Falls (91 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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A one-day trip from Angware

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 82 km on the road.

  1. Start in Angware
  2. 10 km The Cairn of Stones at the Foot of Panshanu Pass · heritage site, Plateau State
  3. 1 km Dutsen Zane Geji Rock Painting · heritage site, Plateau State
  4. 32 km Jos Museum · museum, Plateau State
  5. 24 km Shere Hills (Jos Plateau Highest Point) · hill, Plateau State
  6. 6 km Shere · viewpoint, Plateau State
  7. 9 km Back to Angware

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    All places near Angware by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Angware by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches135135Hadriel Glory World Ministry (23 km)
    Mosques & dargahs3838Nass Road Friday Mosque, Jos North, Plateau State, Nigeria (26 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1122Shere (9 km)
    Forts & heritage79The Cairn of Stones at the Foot of Panshanu Pass (10 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens44Flower Garden (27 km)
    Waterfalls03Kurra Falls (91 km)
    Parks22Amurum Forest Reserve (24 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs12Emmanuel Lutheran Church Lamingo (29 km)
    Other attractions11Ginza Medical Center (32 km)
    Museums11Jos Museum (32 km)
    Temples11The Sacred Temple Of God Prayer Ministry (27 km)

    Angware: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Angware?

    Shere Hills (Jos Plateau Highest Point) (hill, about 12 km), Shere (viewpoint, about 9 km), The Cairn of Stones at the Foot of Panshanu Pass (heritage site, about 10 km), Dutsen Zane Geji Rock Painting (heritage site, about 11 km), Ginza Medical Center (attraction, about 32 km), Jos Museum (museum, about 32 km).

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

    201 places on Spotwander: 135 churches, 38 mosques & dargahs, 11 hill stations & viewpoints, 7 forts & heritage, 4 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest church to Angware?

    Hadriel Glory World Ministry, about 23 km by road; Foursquare Gospel Church in Nigeria, Jos District (25 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest dargah to Angware?

    Nass Road Friday Mosque, Jos North, Plateau State, Nigeria, about 26 km by road; Mahajjatul Baidha'a,a (29 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Angware?

    Shere, about 9 km by road; Shere Hills (Jos Plateau Highest Point) (12 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Angware?

    Start in Angware, visit The Cairn of Stones at the Foot of Panshanu Pass, then Dutsen Zane Geji Rock Painting, then Jos Museum, then Shere Hills (Jos Plateau Highest Point), then Shere, and drive back — about 82 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Angware?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and mosques & dargahs.

    Towns near Angware

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