Oyo State district, Nigeria

Places to visit near Egbeda

Egbeda is a town in Oyo State district, Nigeria. Within 50 km by road there are 182 places to visit — 136 churches, 19 mosques & dargahs, 9 forts & heritage and 3 museums. The must-see places are Asejire Reservoir (12 km), Agodi Gardens (21 km) and National Museum of Unity, Ibadan (25 km).

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Egbeda, Nigeria
Egbeda, Oyo State district, Nigeria. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Egbeda at a glance

Location
Oyo State district, Nigeria
Coordinates
7.3772° N, 4.0498° E
Places within 50 km
182 (3 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and mosques & dargahs

Top places to visit near Egbeda

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

140 churches within 100 km of Egbeda. The closest is TACN Adewolu Glorious Assembly (4 km); the best-known is The Redeemed Christian Church of God (17 km). Best time: year-round.

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Mosques & dargahs near Egbeda

49 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Egbeda. The closest is Haqu-Deen Islamiyat of Nigeria (7 km); the best-known is Central Mosque (12 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Egbeda

24 forts & heritage within 100 km of Egbeda. The closest is Olubadan Gbadamosi Odinjo Palace (19 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Egbeda

10 museums within 100 km of Egbeda. The closest is Festac (22 km); the best-known is National Museum of Unity, Ibadan (25 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Egbeda

9 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Egbeda. The closest is IITA Forest Reserve (28 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Parks near Egbeda

5 parks within 100 km of Egbeda. The closest is Femi Odetayo Horticultural Garden (11 km); the best-known is Agodi Gardens (21 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Egbeda

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 80 km on the road.

  1. Start in Egbeda
  2. 12 km Asejire Dam · dam, Oyo State
  3. 4 km Asejire Reservoir · reservoir, Oyo State
  4. 22 km Central Mosque · mosque, Oyo State
  5. 12 km Agodi Gardens · garden, Oyo State
  6. 5 km National Museum of Unity, Ibadan · museum, Oyo State
  7. 25 km Back to Egbeda

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    Within 15 km of Egbeda

    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Egbeda by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches136140TACN Adewolu Glorious Assembly (4 km)
    Mosques & dargahs1949Haqu-Deen Islamiyat of Nigeria (7 km)
    Forts & heritage924Olubadan Gbadamosi Odinjo Palace (19 km)
    Museums310Festac (22 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens39IITA Forest Reserve (28 km)
    Parks55Femi Odetayo Horticultural Garden (11 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs34Asejire Dam (12 km)
    Other attractions23Obat Tower (9 km)
    Temples22Jah Micheal Temple (14 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints02Owini Hill (71 km)

    Egbeda: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Egbeda?

    Asejire Reservoir (reservoir, about 12 km), Agodi Gardens (garden, about 21 km), National Museum of Unity, Ibadan (museum, about 25 km), Asejire Dam (dam, about 12 km), Central Mosque (mosque, about 12 km), Central Mosque (mosque, about 12 km).

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

    182 places on Spotwander: 136 churches, 19 mosques & dargahs, 9 forts & heritage, 3 museums, 3 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest church to Egbeda?

    TACN Adewolu Glorious Assembly, about 4 km by road; Light of Christ C&S Church Okiki Imole (4 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest dargah to Egbeda?

    Haqu-Deen Islamiyat of Nigeria, about 7 km by road; Maje Mosque (10 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Egbeda?

    Olubadan Gbadamosi Odinjo Palace, about 19 km by road; Olubadan of Ibadan Palace (21 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Egbeda?

    Start in Egbeda, visit Asejire Dam, then Asejire Reservoir, then Central Mosque, then Agodi Gardens, then National Museum of Unity, Ibadan, and drive back — about 80 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Egbeda?

    October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and mosques & dargahs.

    Towns near Egbeda

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