Ogun State district, Nigeria

Places to visit near Ipokia

Ipokia is a town in Ogun State district, Nigeria. Within 50 km by road there are 54 places to visit — 5 churches, 20 forts & heritage, 2 mosques & dargahs and 15 museums. The must-see places are Mobee Royal Family Original Slave Tade Relics Museum (17 km), Suntan Beach (19 km) and Topo Island (21 km).

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Ipokia at a glance

Location
Ogun State district, Nigeria
Coordinates
6.5250° N, 2.8425° E
Places within 50 km
54 (6 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and mosques & dargahs

Top places to visit near Ipokia

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

67 churches within 100 km of Ipokia. The closest is Freeman Memorial Methodist Cathedral (16 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Ipokia

56 forts & heritage within 100 km of Ipokia. The closest is Palais de Royal D'ifonyin (6 km). Best time: october to february.

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Mosques & dargahs near Ipokia

51 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Ipokia. The closest is Grande Mosquée de Porto-Novo (31 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Ipokia

33 museums within 100 km of Ipokia. The closest is Velekete Slave Market Museum (16 km); the best-known is Mobee Royal Family Original Slave Tade Relics Museum (17 km). Best time: year-round.

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Beaches & coast near Ipokia

16 beaches & coast within 100 km of Ipokia. The closest is Suntan Beach (19 km). Best time: october to march.

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Parks near Ipokia

10 parks within 100 km of Ipokia. The closest is Johnson Jakande Tinubu Park (73 km); the best-known is Apapa Amusement Park (73 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Ipokia

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 62 km on the road.

  1. Start in Ipokia
  2. 6 km Palais de Royal D'ifonyin · heritage site, Ogun State
  3. 20 km Suntan Beach · beach, Lagos State
  4. 7 km Mobee Royal Family Original Slave Tade Relics Museum · museum, Lagos State
  5. 8 km Topo Island · island, Lagos State
  6. 16 km Yewa River · river spot, Ogun State
  7. 5 km Back to Ipokia

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Ipokia by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches567Freeman Memorial Methodist Cathedral (16 km)
    Forts & heritage2056Palais de Royal D'ifonyin (6 km)
    Mosques & dargahs251Grande Mosquée de Porto-Novo (31 km)
    Museums1533Velekete Slave Market Museum (16 km)
    Beaches & coast116Suntan Beach (19 km)
    Parks010Johnson Jakande Tinubu Park (73 km)
    Other attractions38Verekete Shrine (16 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens17Réserve Naturelle (27 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves25Yewa River (5 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs24Ologe Lagoon (35 km)
    Caves04La CAVE À TOUT (56 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints12Vulgarisateur (23 km)
    Buddhist sites12Mobile (25 km)
    Temples11Temple des Zangbétô (31 km)

    Ipokia: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Ipokia?

    Mobee Royal Family Original Slave Tade Relics Museum (museum, about 17 km), Suntan Beach (beach, about 19 km), Topo Island (island, about 21 km), Yewa River (river spot, about 5 km), Palais de Royal D'ifonyin (heritage site, about 6 km), Grande Mosquée de Porto-Novo (mosque or dargah, about 31 km).

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

    54 places on Spotwander: 5 churches, 20 forts & heritage, 2 mosques & dargahs, 15 museums, 1 beach.

    Which is the nearest church to Ipokia?

    Freeman Memorial Methodist Cathedral, about 16 km by road; Immanuel Baptist Church Agunmo (28 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Ipokia?

    Palais de Royal D'ifonyin, about 6 km by road; Agiya Tree Monument (16 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest dargah to Ipokia?

    Grande Mosquée de Porto-Novo, about 31 km by road; Ojo Alaba International Central Mosque (49 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Ipokia?

    Start in Ipokia, visit Palais de Royal D'ifonyin, then Suntan Beach, then Mobee Royal Family Original Slave Tade Relics Museum, then Topo Island, then Yewa River, and drive back — about 62 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Ipokia?

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

    Towns near Ipokia

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