Anambra State district, Nigeria

Places to visit near Oguta

Oguta is a town in Anambra State district, Nigeria, home to about 21,639 people. Within 50 km by road there are 179 places to visit — 142 churches, 21 forts & heritage, 1 museums and 4 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are Okija Shrine (28 km), Winners Chapel (42 km) and Akachi Monument (46 km).

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Oguta, Nigeria
Oguta, Anambra State district, Nigeria. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Oguta at a glance

Location
Anambra State district, Nigeria
Population
about 21,639
Coordinates
5.7104° N, 6.8094° E
Places within 50 km
179 (3 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for churches and museums

Top places to visit near Oguta

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

192 churches within 100 km of Oguta. The closest is The Living Word Prayer Camp Mgbidi (6 km); the best-known is Immaculate Heart, Okohia (18 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Oguta

28 forts & heritage within 100 km of Oguta. The closest is HRM, Eze Obiekweihe Palace, Nempi (20 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Oguta

6 museums within 100 km of Oguta. The closest is Alex-Ohiaeri Museum (46 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Oguta

5 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Oguta. The closest is Oguta Lake (2 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Mosques & dargahs near Oguta

5 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Oguta. The closest is Mosque (42 km); the best-known is Army Cantonment Central Mosque Onitsha (59 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Oguta

4 parks within 100 km of Oguta. The closest is Eke Edemiri Park (20 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Oguta

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 123 km on the road.

  1. Start in Oguta
  2. 42 km Winners Chapel · church, Imo State
  3. 44 km HRM, Eze Obiekweihe Palace, Nempi · palace, Imo State
  4. 14 km Immaculate Heart, Okohia · church, Anambra State
  5. 11 km Osiam Lake · lake, Imo State
  6. 10 km Oguta Lake · lake, Imo State
  7. 2 km Back to Oguta

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    All places near Oguta by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Oguta by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches142192The Living Word Prayer Camp Mgbidi (6 km)
    Forts & heritage2128HRM, Eze Obiekweihe Palace, Nempi (20 km)
    Museums16Alex-Ohiaeri Museum (46 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs45Oguta Lake (2 km)
    Other attractions35Ogwu Ikpere (23 km)
    Mosques & dargahs15Mosque (42 km)
    Parks44Eke Edemiri Park (20 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints04Anambra State Highest Point (55 km)
    Beaches & coast03Otuogo Beach (69 km)
    Temples22Spriritual-high-temple (20 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens11Love Garden (9 km)
    Caves01Ogbunike Caves (67 km)
    Waterfalls01Ogba Ukwu Waterfalls (85 km)

    Oguta: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Oguta?

    Oguta Lake (lake, about 2 km), Okija Shrine (attraction, about 28 km), Osiam Lake (lake, about 10 km), Immaculate Heart, Okohia (church, about 18 km), HRM, Eze Obiekweihe Palace, Nempi (palace, about 20 km), Winners Chapel (church, about 42 km).

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

    179 places on Spotwander: 142 churches, 21 forts & heritage, 1 museum, 4 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 3 other attractions.

    Which is the nearest church to Oguta?

    The Living Word Prayer Camp Mgbidi, about 6 km by road; Sacred Heart Cath Church Uli (9 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Oguta?

    HRM, Eze Obiekweihe Palace, Nempi, about 20 km by road; Rev. Mother Gen. Chukwuemeka Maria LOVE Steidl SHL (36 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest museum to Oguta?

    Alex-Ohiaeri Museum, about 46 km by road; Igbo-Ukwu Museum (52 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Oguta?

    Start in Oguta, visit Winners Chapel, then HRM, Eze Obiekweihe Palace, Nempi, then Immaculate Heart, Okohia, then Osiam Lake, then Oguta Lake, and drive back — about 123 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Oguta?

    October to February for forts & heritage; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for churches and museums.

    Towns near Oguta

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