Plateau State district, Nigeria

Places to visit near Bukuru

Bukuru is a town in Plateau State district, Nigeria, home to about 15,540 people. Within 50 km by road there are 215 places to visit — 144 churches, 36 mosques & dargahs, 8 hill stations & viewpoints and 6 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Bukuru Central Mosque, Jos (2 km), Jos Wildlife Park (13 km) and Jos Museum (17 km).

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Bukuru at a glance

Location
Plateau State district, Nigeria
Population
about 15,540
Coordinates
9.7940° N, 8.8640° E
Places within 50 km
215 (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 Bukuru

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

145 churches within 100 km of Bukuru. The closest is COCIN Church Bwandang (2 km); the best-known is Cocin Lcc Church Compund (7 km). Best time: year-round.

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Mosques & dargahs near Bukuru

36 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Bukuru. The closest is Mallam Musa Mosque, Jos (2 km); the best-known is Bukuru Central Mosque, Jos (2 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Bukuru

23 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Bukuru. The closest is Gero (10 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Forts & heritage near Bukuru

10 forts & heritage within 100 km of Bukuru. The closest is Ten Commandments Monument (9 km). Best time: october to february.

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Waterfalls near Bukuru

7 waterfalls within 100 km of Bukuru. The closest is Assob Falls (51 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Bukuru

4 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Bukuru. The closest is Variety of Trees (13 km); the best-known is Jos Zoological Garden (17 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Bukuru

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 45 km on the road.

  1. Start in Bukuru
  2. 4 km Nurudeen Yoruba Masjid · mosque, Plateau State
  3. 4 km Mallam Musa Mosque, Jos · mosque, Plateau State
  4. 2 km Bukuru Central Mosque, Jos · mosque, Plateau State
  5. 16 km Jos Museum · museum, Plateau State
  6. 6 km Jos Wildlife Park · mosque or dargah, Plateau State
  7. 13 km Back to Bukuru

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    Within 15 km of Bukuru

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Bukuru by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches144145COCIN Church Bwandang (2 km)
    Mosques & dargahs3636Mallam Musa Mosque, Jos (2 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints823Gero (10 km)
    Other attractions1111Prtv (8 km)
    Forts & heritage610Ten Commandments Monument (9 km)
    Waterfalls07Assob Falls (51 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens44Variety of Trees (13 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs12Emmanuel Lutheran Church Lamingo (15 km)
    Parks22Jos Park (13 km)
    Temples22Money Drawing/Lord Zion Spiritual Temple (7 km)
    Museums11Jos Museum (17 km)

    Bukuru: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Bukuru?

    Bukuru Central Mosque, Jos (mosque, about 2 km), Jos Wildlife Park (mosque or dargah, about 13 km), Jos Museum (museum, about 17 km), Ginza Medical Center (attraction, about 18 km), Mallam Musa Mosque, Jos (mosque, about 2 km), Nurudeen Yoruba Masjid (mosque, about 4 km).

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

    215 places on Spotwander: 144 churches, 36 mosques & dargahs, 8 hill stations & viewpoints, 11 other attractions, 6 forts & heritage.

    Which is the nearest church to Bukuru?

    COCIN Church Bwandang, about 2 km by road; Thirdday House Assembly (4 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest dargah to Bukuru?

    Mallam Musa Mosque, Jos, about 2 km by road; Bukuru Central Mosque, Jos (2 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Bukuru?

    Gero, about 10 km by road; Bisichi Bluff (21 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Bukuru?

    Start in Bukuru, visit Nurudeen Yoruba Masjid, then Mallam Musa Mosque, Jos, then Bukuru Central Mosque, Jos, then Jos Museum, then Jos Wildlife Park, and drive back — about 45 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Bukuru?

    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 Bukuru

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