Nigeria

Places to visit near Igabi

Igabi is a town in Nigeria, home to about 8,840 people. Within 50 km by road there are 57 places to visit — 22 churches, 18 mosques & dargahs, 6 forts & heritage and 1 museums. The must-see places are Sultan Bello Mosque (51 km) and Kajuru Castle (69 km).

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Igabi at a glance

Location
Nigeria
Population
about 8,840
Coordinates
10.8060° N, 7.7144° E
Places within 50 km
57
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and mosques & dargahs

Top places to visit near Igabi

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

122 churches within 100 km of Igabi. The closest is Chapel of Goodnews Tafawa Balewa (35 km); the best-known is Chapel of Redemption (49 km). Best time: year-round.

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Mosques & dargahs near Igabi

85 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Igabi. The closest is Zaria City New Central Mosque (36 km); the best-known is Sultan Bello Mosque (51 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Igabi

10 forts & heritage within 100 km of Igabi. The closest is Queen Amina's Wall (38 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Igabi

4 museums within 100 km of Igabi. The closest is The Throne of Zazzau (36 km); the best-known is Arewa House (51 km). Best time: year-round.

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Beaches & coast near Igabi

3 beaches & coast within 100 km of Igabi. The closest is Smal Sand (38 km). Best time: october to march.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Igabi

3 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Igabi. The closest is Pepsi Garden (49 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Igabi

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 172 km on the road.

  1. Start in Igabi
  2. 24 km Kangimi Reservoir · reservoir, Kaduna State
  3. 27 km Sultan Bello Mosque · mosque, Kaduna State
  4. 82 km Emir of Zazzau Palace · palace, Kaduna State
  5. 1 km Queen Amina's Wall · heritage site, Kaduna State
  6. 2 km Zaria City New Central Mosque · mosque, Kaduna State
  7. 36 km Back to Igabi

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How to reach Igabi

    All places near Igabi by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Igabi by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches22122Chapel of Goodnews Tafawa Balewa (35 km)
    Mosques & dargahs1885Zaria City New Central Mosque (36 km)
    Forts & heritage610Queen Amina's Wall (38 km)
    Museums14The Throne of Zazzau (36 km)
    Beaches & coast23Smal Sand (38 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens13Pepsi Garden (49 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints03Kampagi Hill (52 km)
    Other attractions33Nagarata Radio (31 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs22Kangimi Reservoir (24 km)
    Parks22Love Garden (46 km)
    Temples01Hare Krishna Temple (68 km)

    Igabi: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Igabi?

    Kangimi Reservoir (reservoir, about 24 km), Sultan Bello Mosque (mosque, about 51 km), Zaria City New Central Mosque (mosque, about 36 km), Queen Amina's Wall (heritage site, about 38 km), Emir of Zazzau Palace (palace, about 38 km), Smal Sand (beach, about 38 km).

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

    57 places on Spotwander: 22 churches, 18 mosques & dargahs, 6 forts & heritage, 1 museum, 2 beaches & coast.

    Which is the nearest church to Igabi?

    Chapel of Goodnews Tafawa Balewa, about 35 km by road; Living FAITH Church, Wusasa (36 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest dargah to Igabi?

    Zaria City New Central Mosque, about 36 km by road; MB Umar Mosque (36 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Igabi?

    Queen Amina's Wall, about 38 km by road; Emir of Zazzau Palace (38 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Igabi?

    Start in Igabi, visit Kangimi Reservoir, then Sultan Bello Mosque, then Emir of Zazzau Palace, then Queen Amina's Wall, then Zaria City New Central Mosque, and drive back — about 172 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Igabi?

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

    Towns near Igabi

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