Birnin Kudu, NigeriaRock Painting at Dutsen ZangoSaminu Turaki TowersDutse Emirate MuseumKiyawa City WallsOld West African Frontier Force FortLiving Faith Church Dutse
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Birnin Kudu

Birnin Kudu is a town in Jigawa State district, Nigeria of about 26,565 people. Within 50 km by road there are 6 places to visit: 3 forts & heritage, 0 mosques & dargahs and 1 churches. The closest is Rock Painting at Dutsen Zango.

11.4521° N, 9.4786° EPop. 26,565

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Within 30 km1 places
Within 50 km6
Must-see0
Notable7
Best timeOctober to February

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The 3 places worth the trip

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Rock Painting at Dutsen Zango

Heritage site · 1 km

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Saminu Turaki Towers

Heritage site · 38 km

Dutse Emirate Museum, museum near Birnin Kudu
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Dutse Emirate Museum

Museum · 43 km

Places near Birnin Kudu by type

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One day from Birnin Kudu

4 stops, one loop, back by 5:08 pm

135 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 Birnin Kudu
  2. Saminu Turaki Towersheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  3. Dutse Emirate Museummuseum · 1.5 hrs
  4. Old West African Frontier Force Fortfort · 1.5 hrs
  5. Kiyawa City Wallsheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  6. Back in Birnin Kudu
Today’s loopBirnin KuduStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Birnin Kudu?

Rock Painting at Dutsen Zango (heritage site, about 1 km), Saminu Turaki Towers (heritage site, about 38 km), Dutse Emirate Museum (museum, about 43 km), Kiyawa City Walls (heritage site, about 49 km), Old West African Frontier Force Fort (fort, about 54 km), Ibrahim Saminu Turaki Tower (attraction, about 38 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Birnin Kudu?

6 places on Spotwander: 3 forts & heritage, 1 church, 1 museum, 1 attraction.

Which is the nearest fort to Birnin Kudu?

Rock Painting at Dutsen Zango, about 1 km by road; Saminu Turaki Towers (38 km) is next.

Which is the nearest dargah to Birnin Kudu?

Central Mosque, about 53 km by road; Hauda Juma'at Masjid (68 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Birnin Kudu?

Start in Birnin Kudu, visit Saminu Turaki Towers, then Dutse Emirate Museum, then Old West African Frontier Force Fort, then Kiyawa City Walls, and drive back — about 135 km by road in all.