Bauchi State district, Nigeria

Places to visit near Dass

Dass is a town in Bauchi State district, Nigeria, home to about 7,417 people. Within 50 km by road there are 24 places to visit — 4 churches, 5 mosques & dargahs, 11 hill stations & viewpoints and 1 forts & heritage. The must-see places are ECWA Goodnews Bauchi (63 km), Shere Hills (Jos Plateau Highest Point) (63 km) and Ginza Medical Center (87 km).

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Dass at a glance

Location
Bauchi State district, Nigeria
Population
about 7,417
Coordinates
10.0007° N, 9.5160° E
Places within 50 km
24
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 Dass

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

181 churches within 100 km of Dass. The closest is Living Faith Church Tafawabalewa (32 km); the best-known is COCIN Kagadama (53 km). Best time: year-round.

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Mosques & dargahs near Dass

32 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Dass. The closest is Madugu (32 km); the best-known is ECWA Goodnews Bauchi (63 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Dass

23 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Dass. The closest is Buasa Hill (3 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Forts & heritage near Dass

14 forts & heritage within 100 km of Dass. The closest is Kwandon Kaya (49 km). Best time: october to february.

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Parks near Dass

8 parks within 100 km of Dass. The closest is FEDPOLY 2nd Gate (49 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Dass

4 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Dass. The closest is Flower Garden (81 km); the best-known is Sculpture Garden (87 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Dass

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 15 km on the road.

  1. Start in Dass
  2. 4 km Talbunduli Hill · hill, Bauchi State
  3. 1 km Talgaram Hill · hill, Bauchi State
  4. 1 km Buasa Hill · hill, Bauchi State
  5. 1 km Litir Hill · hill, Bauchi State
  6. 4 km Konyel Hill · hill, Bauchi State
  7. 4 km Back to Dass

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How to reach Dass

    All places near Dass by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Dass by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches4181Living Faith Church Tafawabalewa (32 km)
    Mosques & dargahs532Madugu (32 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1123Buasa Hill (3 km)
    Forts & heritage114Kwandon Kaya (49 km)
    Parks38FEDPOLY 2nd Gate (49 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens04Flower Garden (81 km)
    Museums02Abu Humaid Medicine (63 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs02Gubi Dam Firo, Bauchi State (56 km)
    Other attractions01Ginza Medical Center (87 km)
    Beaches & coast01Yankari (58 km)
    Temples01The Sacred Temple Of God Prayer Ministry (81 km)

    Dass: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Dass?

    Buasa Hill (hill, about 3 km), Talbunduli Hill (hill, about 4 km), Talgaram Hill (hill, about 4 km), Konyel Hill (hill, about 4 km), Litir Hill (hill, about 5 km), Bunzan Hill (hill, about 5 km).

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

    24 places on Spotwander: 4 churches, 5 mosques & dargahs, 11 hill stations & viewpoints, 1 fort, 3 parks.

    Which is the nearest church to Dass?

    Living Faith Church Tafawabalewa, about 32 km by road; COCIN LCC Maryam (34 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest dargah to Dass?

    Madugu, about 32 km by road; Madugu (37 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Dass?

    Buasa Hill, about 3 km by road; Talbunduli Hill (4 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Dass?

    Start in Dass, visit Talbunduli Hill, then Talgaram Hill, then Buasa Hill, then Litir Hill, then Konyel Hill, and drive back — about 15 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Dass?

    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 Dass

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