Oyo State district, Nigeria

Places to visit near Modakeke

Modakeke is a city in Oyo State district, Nigeria, home to about 119,529 people. Within 50 km by road there are 196 places to visit — 128 churches, 33 mosques & dargahs, 13 forts & heritage and 6 museums. The must-see places are Asejire Reservoir (17 km), Ife National Museum (44 km) and Ile Ife Central Mosque (44 km).

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Modakeke at a glance

Location
Oyo State district, Nigeria
Population
about 119,529
Coordinates
7.3830° N, 4.2603° E
Places within 50 km
196 (4 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and mosques & dargahs

Top places to visit near Modakeke

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

138 churches within 100 km of Modakeke. The closest is Zion Baptist Church Oke Otubu Modakeke (1 km); the best-known is Fountain of the Word Church Adenuga (17 km). Best time: year-round.

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Mosques & dargahs near Modakeke

54 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Modakeke. The closest is Sunmoye Mosque (11 km); the best-known is Ile Ife Central Mosque (44 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Modakeke

26 forts & heritage within 100 km of Modakeke. The closest is Olorunbamise (36 km); the best-known is Ife National Museum (44 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Modakeke

10 museums within 100 km of Modakeke. The closest is Scrap Art Museum Ife (32 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Modakeke

10 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Modakeke. The closest is Ife Forest Reserve (33 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Modakeke

4 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Modakeke. The closest is Asejire Reservoir (17 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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A one-day trip from Modakeke

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 128 km on the road.

  1. Start in Modakeke
  2. 18 km Asejire Dam · dam, Oyo State
  3. 4 km Asejire Reservoir · reservoir, Oyo State
  4. 32 km Fountain of the Word Church Adenuga · church, Osun State
  5. 29 km Ile Ife Central Mosque · mosque, Osun State
  6. 1 km Ife National Museum · heritage site, Osun State
  7. 44 km Back to Modakeke

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Modakeke by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches128138Zion Baptist Church Oke Otubu Modakeke (1 km)
    Mosques & dargahs3354Sunmoye Mosque (11 km)
    Forts & heritage1326Olorunbamise (36 km)
    Museums610Scrap Art Museum Ife (32 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens210Ife Forest Reserve (33 km)
    Other attractions45Obat Tower (38 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs24Asejire Reservoir (17 km)
    Parks44West Georgia Park (38 km)
    Temples44Jah Micheal Temple (28 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints03Owini Hill (80 km)
    Waterfalls03Erin-Ijesa (Olumirin) Waterfall (92 km)

    Modakeke: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Modakeke?

    Asejire Reservoir (reservoir, about 17 km), Fountain of the Word Church Adenuga (church, about 17 km), Asejire Dam (dam, about 18 km), Ife National Museum (heritage site, about 44 km), Ile Ife Central Mosque (mosque, about 44 km), Zion Baptist Church Oke Otubu Modakeke (church, about 1 km).

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

    196 places on Spotwander: 128 churches, 33 mosques & dargahs, 13 forts & heritage, 6 museums, 2 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest church to Modakeke?

    Zion Baptist Church Oke Otubu Modakeke, about 1 km by road; First Baptist Church Sanngo, Ikire Osun State (11 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest dargah to Modakeke?

    Sunmoye Mosque, about 11 km by road; Ayepe Mosque (19 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Modakeke?

    Olorunbamise, about 36 km by road; Oluwo Palace (37 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Modakeke?

    Start in Modakeke, visit Asejire Dam, then Asejire Reservoir, then Fountain of the Word Church Adenuga, then Ile Ife Central Mosque, then Ife National Museum, and drive back — about 128 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Modakeke?

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

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