Nigeria

Places to visit near Burutu

Burutu is a town in Nigeria, home to about 16,410 people. Within 50 km by road there are 256 places to visit — 166 churches, 5 mosques & dargahs, 1 wildlife, forests & gardens and 2 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Warri Island (34 km), Holy Messiah Church Ugbori Warri (39 km) and Olu Of Warri Palace (40 km).

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Burutu at a glance

Location
Nigeria
Population
about 16,410
Coordinates
5.3533° N, 5.5083° E
Places within 50 km
256 (5 must-see)
Best time to visit
November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and mosques & dargahs

Top places to visit near Burutu

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Burutu: 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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Things to see near Burutu, by type

Churches near Burutu

166 churches within 100 km of Burutu. The closest is Potters Oasis Ministry (18 km); the best-known is Holy Messiah Church Ugbori Warri (39 km). Best time: year-round.

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Mosques & dargahs near Burutu

8 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Burutu. The closest is Warri Central Mosque (40 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Burutu

6 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Burutu. The closest is Uremure Yokri Forest Reserve (34 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Forts & heritage near Burutu

5 forts & heritage within 100 km of Burutu. The closest is Olu Of Warri Palace (40 km). Best time: october to february.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Burutu

4 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Burutu. The closest is Bennett Island (28 km); the best-known is Warri Island (34 km). Best time: september to february.

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Museums near Burutu

3 museums within 100 km of Burutu. The closest is The Kingdom Of Warri (38 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Burutu

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 83 km on the road.

  1. Start in Burutu
  2. 34 km Warri Island · island, Delta State
  3. 5 km Holy Messiah Church Ugbori Warri · church, Delta State
  4. 1 km Word of Life Bible Church · church, Delta State
  5. 1 km Olu Of Warri Palace · palace, Delta State
  6. 2 km First Baptist Church Mission Road Branch Warri · church, Delta State
  7. 40 km Back to Burutu

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    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Burutu by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches166166Potters Oasis Ministry (18 km)
    Other attractions7575Kingdom Hall of Jehovah Witnes (22 km)
    Mosques & dargahs58Warri Central Mosque (40 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens16Uremure Yokri Forest Reserve (34 km)
    Forts & heritage25Olu Of Warri Palace (40 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves44Bennett Island (28 km)
    Museums13The Kingdom Of Warri (38 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs11Lake Benifeingha (39 km)
    Temples11Temple Moon Of God (41 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints01Ea Field (76 km)

    Burutu: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Burutu?

    Warri Island (island, about 34 km), Holy Messiah Church Ugbori Warri (church, about 39 km), Olu Of Warri Palace (palace, about 40 km), Word of Life Bible Church (church, about 40 km), First Baptist Church Mission Road Branch Warri (church, about 40 km), Uremure Yokri Forest Reserve (nature spot, about 34 km).

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

    256 places on Spotwander: 166 churches, 75 other attractions, 5 mosques & dargahs, 1 sanctuary, 2 forts & heritage.

    Which is the nearest church to Burutu?

    Potters Oasis Ministry, about 18 km by road; Assemblies of God Church Ogulagha (22 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest dargah to Burutu?

    Warri Central Mosque, about 40 km by road; Daudu Mosque (41 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Burutu?

    Uremure Yokri Forest Reserve, about 34 km by road; Olague Forest Reserve (69 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Burutu?

    Start in Burutu, visit Warri Island, then Holy Messiah Church Ugbori Warri, then Word of Life Bible Church, then Olu Of Warri Palace, then First Baptist Church Mission Road Branch Warri, and drive back — about 83 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Burutu?

    November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and mosques & dargahs.

    Towns near Burutu

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Burutu’s location and population from GeoNames. Data sources & credits.