Nigeria

Places to visit near Mangu

Mangu is a town in Nigeria. Within 50 km by road there are 27 places to visit — 14 churches, 3 mosques & dargahs, 3 hill stations & viewpoints and 3 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Bukuru Central Mosque, Jos (50 km), Shere Hills (Jos Plateau Highest Point) (56 km) and Jos Wildlife Park (61 km).

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Mangu at a glance

Location
Nigeria
Coordinates
9.5206° N, 9.0977° E
Places within 50 km
27 (1 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and mosques & dargahs

Top places to visit near Mangu

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

153 churches within 100 km of Mangu. The closest is Cocin Nyes (23 km). Best time: year-round.

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Mosques & dargahs near Mangu

36 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Mangu. The closest is Nurudeen Yoruba Masjid (47 km); the best-known is Bukuru Central Mosque, Jos (50 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Mangu

21 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Mangu. The closest is Kadunu (22 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Forts & heritage near Mangu

9 forts & heritage within 100 km of Mangu. The closest is Stone Causeway at Tading, Bokkos (34 km). Best time: october to february.

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Waterfalls near Mangu

4 waterfalls within 100 km of Mangu. The closest is Kurra Falls (51 km); the best-known is Farin Ruwa Falls (70 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Mangu

4 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Mangu. The closest is Variety of Trees (54 km); the best-known is Jos Zoological Garden (62 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Mangu

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 221 km on the road.

  1. Start in Mangu
  2. 22 km Kadunu · viewpoint, Plateau State
  3. 18 km Sara Peak · peak, Plateau State
  4. 44 km Shere Hills (Jos Plateau Highest Point) · hill, Plateau State
  5. 31 km Bukuru Central Mosque, Jos · mosque, Plateau State
  6. 72 km Stone Causeway at Tading, Bokkos · heritage site, Plateau State
  7. 34 km Back to Mangu

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From travellers near Mangu

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How to reach Mangu

    All places near Mangu by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Mangu by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches14153Cocin Nyes (23 km)
    Mosques & dargahs336Nurudeen Yoruba Masjid (47 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints321Kadunu (22 km)
    Forts & heritage39Stone Causeway at Tading, Bokkos (34 km)
    Other attractions29Cocin L.C.C 2 Ampang West (33 km)
    Waterfalls04Kurra Falls (51 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens04Variety of Trees (54 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs12Ankil Dam (45 km)
    Parks02Amurum Forest Reserve (52 km)
    Temples12Money Drawing/Lord Zion Spiritual Temple (43 km)
    Museums01Jos Museum (62 km)

    Mangu: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Mangu?

    Kadunu (viewpoint, about 22 km), Bukuru Central Mosque, Jos (mosque, about 50 km), Stone Causeway at Tading, Bokkos (heritage site, about 34 km), Sara Peak (peak, about 35 km), Shere Hills (Jos Plateau Highest Point) (hill, about 56 km), Bisichi Bluff (viewpoint, about 38 km).

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

    27 places on Spotwander: 14 churches, 3 mosques & dargahs, 3 hill stations & viewpoints, 3 forts & heritage, 2 other attractions.

    Which is the nearest church to Mangu?

    Cocin Nyes, about 23 km by road; Redeemed Christian Church Of God (27 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest dargah to Mangu?

    Nurudeen Yoruba Masjid, about 47 km by road; Mallam Musa Mosque, Jos (48 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Mangu?

    Kadunu, about 22 km by road; Sara Peak (35 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Mangu?

    Start in Mangu, visit Kadunu, then Sara Peak, then Shere Hills (Jos Plateau Highest Point), then Bukuru Central Mosque, Jos, then Stone Causeway at Tading, Bokkos, and drive back — about 221 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Mangu?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and mosques & dargahs.

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