Oyo State district, Nigeria

Places to visit near Ibadan

Ibadan is a city in Oyo State district, Nigeria, home to about 3,565,108 people. Within 50 km by road there are 169 places to visit — 121 churches, 25 mosques & dargahs, 6 forts & heritage and 3 museums. The must-see places are Agodi Gardens (4 km), National Museum of Unity, Ibadan (5 km) and Asejire Reservoir (31 km).

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

Ibadan at a glance

Location
Oyo State district, Nigeria
Population
about 3,565,108
Coordinates
7.3776° N, 3.9059° E
Places within 50 km
169 (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 Ibadan

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

126 churches within 100 km of Ibadan. The closest is Church of God (1 km); the best-known is C.A.C Oniyanrin (2 km). Best time: year-round.

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Mosques & dargahs near Ibadan

47 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Ibadan. The closest is Opeloyeru Mosque (1 km); the best-known is Ibadan Central Mosque (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Ibadan

22 forts & heritage within 100 km of Ibadan. The closest is Mapo Hall (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Ibadan

11 museums within 100 km of Ibadan. The closest is Festac (4 km); the best-known is National Museum of Unity, Ibadan (5 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Ibadan

9 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Ibadan. The closest is IITA Forest Reserve (17 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Parks near Ibadan

6 parks within 100 km of Ibadan. The closest is Public Park (3 km); the best-known is Agodi Gardens (4 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Ibadan

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 16 km on the road.

  1. Start in Ibadan
  2. 1 km Ibadan Central Mosque · mosque, Oyo State
  3. 1 km Olubadan Palace · palace, Oyo State
  4. 1 km Mapo Hall · heritage site, Oyo State
  5. 4 km National Museum of Unity, Ibadan · museum, Oyo State
  6. 5 km Agodi Gardens · garden, Oyo State
  7. 4 km Back to Ibadan

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    Within 15 km of Ibadan

    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Ibadan by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches121126Church of God (1 km)
    Mosques & dargahs2547Opeloyeru Mosque (1 km)
    Forts & heritage622Mapo Hall (1 km)
    Museums311Festac (4 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens39IITA Forest Reserve (17 km)
    Parks66Public Park (3 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs35Eleyele Lake (9 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints04Owini Hill (70 km)
    Other attractions12Oniyere/Tafa Health Centre (3 km)
    Temples11Okanran Osa Temple (3 km)

    Ibadan: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Ibadan?

    Agodi Gardens (garden, about 4 km), National Museum of Unity, Ibadan (museum, about 5 km), Mapo Hall (heritage site, about 1 km), Ibadan Central Mosque (mosque, about 1 km), Olubadan Palace (palace, about 1 km), Olubadan of Ibadan Palace (palace, about 2 km).

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

    169 places on Spotwander: 121 churches, 25 mosques & dargahs, 6 forts & heritage, 3 museums, 3 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest church to Ibadan?

    Church of God, about 1 km by road; Cac Aremo (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest dargah to Ibadan?

    Opeloyeru Mosque, about 1 km by road; Mapo Central Mosque (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Ibadan?

    Mapo Hall, about 1 km by road; Statue of Balogun Oderinlo (1 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Ibadan?

    Start in Ibadan, visit Ibadan Central Mosque, then Olubadan Palace, then Mapo Hall, then National Museum of Unity, Ibadan, then Agodi Gardens, and drive back — about 16 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Ibadan?

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

    Towns near Ibadan

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