Adamawa State district, Nigeria

Places to visit near Demsa

Demsa is a town in Adamawa State district, Nigeria. Within 50 km by road there are 53 places to visit — 19 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 22 churches, 1 hill stations & viewpoints and 10 mosques & dargahs. The must-see place is Yola Mosque (56 km).

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Demsa at a glance

Location
Adamawa State district, Nigeria
Coordinates
9.4557° N, 12.1525° E
Places within 50 km
53
Best time to visit
August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches and mosques & dargahs

Top places to visit near Demsa

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Demsa: 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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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Demsa

45 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Demsa. The closest is Lake Kpasum (2 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Churches near Demsa

33 churches within 100 km of Demsa. The closest is LCCN Archcathedral Numan (16 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Demsa

25 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Demsa. The closest is Bolizan Peak (42 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Mosques & dargahs near Demsa

18 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Demsa. The closest is Central Mosque (15 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Demsa

2 museums within 100 km of Demsa. The closest is National Museum (35 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Demsa

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 203 km on the road.

  1. Start in Demsa
  2. 15 km Central Mosque · mosque, Adamawa State
  3. 34 km National Museum · museum, Adamawa State
  4. 61 km Malamre Central Mosque · mosque, Adamawa State
  5. 7 km Lake Gokra · lake, Adamawa State
  6. 30 km Yola Mosque · mosque, Adamawa State
  7. 56 km Back to Demsa

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How to reach Demsa

    All places near Demsa by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Demsa by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs1945Lake Kpasum (2 km)
    Churches2233LCCN Archcathedral Numan (16 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints125Bolizan Peak (42 km)
    Mosques & dargahs1018Central Mosque (15 km)
    Museums12National Museum (35 km)
    Beaches & coast01Dougirei Beach (52 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens01Kinafe Marsh (87 km)
    Parks01Field (76 km)

    Demsa: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Demsa?

    Central Mosque (mosque, about 15 km), Lake Kpasum (lake, about 2 km), Ngyassala Lakes (lake, about 3 km), Lake Basungho (lake, about 5 km), Lake Garambula (lake, about 5 km), National Museum (museum, about 35 km).

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

    53 places on Spotwander: 19 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 22 churches, 1 viewpoint, 10 mosques & dargahs, 1 museum.

    Which is the nearest lake to Demsa?

    Lake Kpasum, about 2 km by road; Ngyassala Lakes (3 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Demsa?

    LCCN Archcathedral Numan, about 16 km by road; Ipfan (17 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Demsa?

    Bolizan Peak, about 42 km by road; Dunga Hill (51 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Demsa?

    Start in Demsa, visit Central Mosque, then National Museum, then Malamre Central Mosque, then Lake Gokra, then Yola Mosque, and drive back — about 203 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Demsa?

    August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches and mosques & dargahs.

    Towns near Demsa

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