Kaduna State district, Nigeria

Places to visit near Soba

Soba is a town in Kaduna State district, Nigeria, home to about 15,715 people. Within 50 km by road there are 21 places to visit — 9 churches, 6 mosques & dargahs, 3 forts & heritage and 0 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The closest is Jumma'at Mosque (6 km).

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Soba at a glance

Location
Kaduna State district, Nigeria
Population
about 15,715
Coordinates
10.9813° N, 8.0575° E
Places within 50 km
21
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 mosques & dargahs

Top places to visit near Soba

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

33 churches within 100 km of Soba. The closest is Prophet Nuhu Steven (47 km); the best-known is Assemblies of God Church (60 km). Best time: year-round.

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Mosques & dargahs near Soba

16 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Soba. The closest is Jumma'at Mosque (6 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Soba

6 forts & heritage within 100 km of Soba. The closest is Queen Amina's Wall (49 km). Best time: october to february.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Soba

4 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Soba. The closest is ABU Dam (58 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Soba

3 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Soba. The closest is Pambeguwa Hill (52 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Beaches & coast near Soba

2 beaches & coast within 100 km of Soba. The closest is Smal Sand (43 km). Best time: october to march.

  • Smal Sand · beach · Kaduna State · ~43 km
  • Big Sand · beach · Kaduna State · ~44 km

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A one-day trip from Soba

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 105 km on the road.

  1. Start in Soba
  2. 43 km Smal Sand · beach, Kaduna State
  3. 1 km Big Sand · beach, Kaduna State
  4. 6 km War Memorial · monument, Kaduna State
  5. 4 km Queen Amina's Wall · heritage site, Kaduna State
  6. 2 km Zaria City New Central Mosque · mosque, Kaduna State
  7. 49 km Back to Soba

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From travellers near Soba

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How to reach Soba

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    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Soba by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches933Prophet Nuhu Steven (47 km)
    Mosques & dargahs616Jumma'at Mosque (6 km)
    Forts & heritage36Queen Amina's Wall (49 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs04ABU Dam (58 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints03Pambeguwa Hill (52 km)
    Beaches & coast22Smal Sand (43 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens02Pepsi Garden (60 km)
    Parks02Sculpture Garden (60 km)
    Other attractions02Nagarata Radio (83 km)
    Museums11The Throne of Zazzau (50 km)

    Soba: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Soba?

    Jumma'at Mosque (mosque, about 6 km), Smal Sand (beach, about 43 km), Big Sand (beach, about 44 km), Zaria City New Central Mosque (mosque, about 49 km), Queen Amina's Wall (heritage site, about 49 km), War Memorial (monument, about 50 km).

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

    21 places on Spotwander: 9 churches, 6 mosques & dargahs, 3 forts & heritage, 2 beaches & coast, 1 museum.

    Which is the nearest church to Soba?

    Prophet Nuhu Steven, about 47 km by road; Hossana Baptist Church and Nursery and Primary (47 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest dargah to Soba?

    Jumma'at Mosque, about 6 km by road; Masjid Ansarudeen Islamiyya (48 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Soba?

    Queen Amina's Wall, about 49 km by road; War Memorial (50 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Soba?

    Start in Soba, visit Smal Sand, then Big Sand, then War Memorial, then Queen Amina's Wall, then Zaria City New Central Mosque, and drive back — about 105 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Soba?

    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 mosques & dargahs.

    Towns near Soba

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