Osun State district, Nigeria

Places to visit near Iwo

Iwo is a city in Osun State district, Nigeria, home to about 250,443 people. Within 50 km by road there are 200 places to visit — 142 churches, 34 mosques & dargahs, 7 forts & heritage and 4 museums. The must-see places are Asejire Reservoir (35 km), Agodi Gardens (50 km) and Anglican Diocese of Osun (55 km).

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Iwo, Nigeria
Iwo, Osun State district, Nigeria. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Iwo at a glance

Location
Osun State district, Nigeria
Population
about 250,443
Coordinates
7.6353° N, 4.1816° E
Places within 50 km
200 (2 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and mosques & dargahs

Top places to visit near Iwo

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

155 churches within 100 km of Iwo. The closest is First Baptist Church (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Mosques & dargahs near Iwo

59 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Iwo. The closest is Central Masjid (2 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Iwo

27 forts & heritage within 100 km of Iwo. The closest is Oluwo Palace (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Iwo

9 museums within 100 km of Iwo. The closest is The Waste Museum (40 km); the best-known is National Museum of Unity, Ibadan (55 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Iwo

8 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Iwo. The closest is Oba Hill Forest Reservere (21 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Iwo

5 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Iwo. The closest is Asejire Reservoir (35 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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A one-day trip from Iwo

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 107 km on the road.

  1. Start in Iwo
  2. 2 km Onisaara of Fessu Palace · palace, Osun State
  3. 19 km Oba Hill Forest Reservere · hill, Osun State
  4. 51 km Asejire Reservoir · reservoir, Oyo State
  5. 34 km Olorunbamise · heritage site, Osun State
  6. 1 km Oluwo Palace · palace, Osun State
  7. 0 km Back to Iwo

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How to reach Iwo

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    Within 15 km of Iwo

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Iwo by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches142155First Baptist Church (1 km)
    Mosques & dargahs3459Central Masjid (2 km)
    Forts & heritage727Oluwo Palace (1 km)
    Museums49The Waste Museum (40 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens28Oba Hill Forest Reservere (21 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs35Asejire Reservoir (35 km)
    Parks33West Georgia Park (39 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints13Owini Hill (46 km)
    Temples22Jah Micheal Temple (27 km)
    Other attractions22Glo Telecom Mast (41 km)
    Waterfalls01Erin-Ijesa (Olumirin) Waterfall (100 km)

    Iwo: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Iwo?

    Oluwo Palace (palace, about 1 km), Olorunbamise (heritage site, about 1 km), Onisaara of Fessu Palace (palace, about 2 km), Asejire Reservoir (reservoir, about 35 km), Oba Hill Forest Reservere (hill, about 21 km), First Baptist Church (church, about 1 km).

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

    200 places on Spotwander: 142 churches, 34 mosques & dargahs, 7 forts & heritage, 4 museums, 2 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest church to Iwo?

    First Baptist Church, about 1 km by road; Victory Baptist Church, Iwo, Osun (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest dargah to Iwo?

    Central Masjid, about 2 km by road; Central Mosque Oluponna (4 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Iwo?

    Oluwo Palace, about 1 km by road; Olorunbamise (1 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Iwo?

    Start in Iwo, visit Onisaara of Fessu Palace, then Oba Hill Forest Reservere, then Asejire Reservoir, then Olorunbamise, then Oluwo Palace, and drive back — about 107 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Iwo?

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

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