Mokwa, NigeriaLake NdakalowuFirst UMCA Church, MokwaRelics of the Steamer "dayspring" at Jebba Hydroelectronic Power StationVessel's of HonorJebba DamLake Wako
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Mokwa

Mokwa is a town in Niger State district, Nigeria of about 21,128 people. Within 50 km by road there are 11 places to visit: 5 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 4 churches and 1 mosques & dargahs. The closest is First UMCA Church, Mokwa.

9.2948° N, 5.0541° EPop. 21,128

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Within 30 km6 places
Within 50 km11
Must-see0
Notable5
Best timeAugust to December

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The 3 places worth the trip

Notable

Lake Ndakalowu

Lake · 21 km

Local favourite

First UMCA Church, Mokwa

Church · 1 km

Local favourite

Ansaru-Deen Central Mosque Mokwa

Mosque · 1 km

Places near Mokwa by type

All 15 places by distance →

One day from Mokwa

3 stops, one loop, back by 1:14 pm

89 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Mokwa
  2. Lake Ndakalowulake · 45 min
  3. Jebba Damdam · 45 min
  4. Relics of the Steamer "dayspring" at Jebba Hydroelectronic Power Stationheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  5. Back in Mokwa
Today’s loopMokwaStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Mokwa?

Lake Ndakalowu (lake, about 21 km), First UMCA Church, Mokwa (church, about 1 km), Ansaru-Deen Central Mosque Mokwa (mosque, about 1 km), Relics of the Steamer "dayspring" at Jebba Hydroelectronic Power Station (heritage site, about 40 km), Vessel's of Honor (church, about 15 km), Jebba Dam (dam, about 43 km).

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

11 places on Spotwander: 5 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 4 churches, 1 dargah, 1 fort.

Which is the nearest lake to Mokwa?

Lake Ndakalowu, about 21 km by road; Lake Wako (23 km) is next.

Which is the nearest church to Mokwa?

First UMCA Church, Mokwa, about 1 km by road; Vessel's of Honor (15 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Mokwa?

Start in Mokwa, visit Lake Ndakalowu, then Jebba Dam, then Relics of the Steamer "dayspring" at Jebba Hydroelectronic Power Station, and drive back — about 89 km by road in all.