Delta State district, Nigeria

Places to visit near Ughelli

Ughelli is a town in Delta State district, Nigeria, home to about 79,986 people. Within 50 km by road there are 249 places to visit — 158 churches, 7 mosques & dargahs, 4 forts & heritage and 0 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are First Baptist Church Mission Road Branch Warri (36 km), Olu Of Warri Palace (37 km) and Word of Life Bible Church (38 km).

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Ughelli, Nigeria
Ughelli, Delta State district, Nigeria. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Ughelli at a glance

Location
Delta State district, Nigeria
Population
about 79,986
Coordinates
5.4896° N, 6.0041° E
Places within 50 km
249 (5 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for churches and mosques & dargahs

Top places to visit near Ughelli

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

161 churches within 100 km of Ughelli. The closest is Bible Study (1 km); the best-known is First Baptist Church Mission Road Branch Warri (36 km). Best time: year-round.

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Mosques & dargahs near Ughelli

12 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Ughelli. The closest is Ughelli Central Mosque (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Ughelli

7 forts & heritage within 100 km of Ughelli. The closest is Ovie of Agbarha Kingdom (12 km). Best time: october to february.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Ughelli

2 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Ughelli. The closest is Uremure Yokri Forest Reserve (96 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Ughelli

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 114 km on the road.

  1. Start in Ughelli
  2. 1 km Ughelli Central Mosque · mosque, Delta State
  3. 11 km Ovie of Agbarha Kingdom · heritage site, Delta State
  4. 24 km Odiete Compound · museum, Delta State
  5. 39 km First Baptist Church Mission Road Branch Warri · church, Delta State
  6. 2 km Olu Of Warri Palace · palace, Delta State
  7. 37 km Back to Ughelli

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    Within 15 km of Ughelli

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Ughelli by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches158161Bible Study (1 km)
    Other attractions7575Catholic Pastoral Center (24 km)
    Mosques & dargahs712Ughelli Central Mosque (1 km)
    Forts & heritage47Ovie of Agbarha Kingdom (12 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens02Uremure Yokri Forest Reserve (96 km)
    Museums11Odiete Compound (15 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves11Warri Island (43 km)
    Beaches & coast11McCarthy Beach (48 km)
    Temples11Temple of Faith Mission, Int. Inc (28 km)
    Parks11Motor Park (34 km)

    Ughelli: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Ughelli?

    Ughelli Central Mosque (mosque, about 1 km), Ovie of Agbarha Kingdom (heritage site, about 12 km), Odiete Compound (museum, about 15 km), First Baptist Church Mission Road Branch Warri (church, about 36 km), Olu Of Warri Palace (palace, about 37 km), Word of Life Bible Church (church, about 38 km).

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

    249 places on Spotwander: 158 churches, 75 other attractions, 7 mosques & dargahs, 4 forts & heritage, 1 museum.

    Which is the nearest church to Ughelli?

    Bible Study, about 1 km by road; Abraham African Church (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest dargah to Ughelli?

    Ughelli Central Mosque, about 1 km by road; Ugbomoro Mosque (26 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Ughelli?

    Ovie of Agbarha Kingdom, about 12 km by road; Efanowhe Palace Owhelogbo (30 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Ughelli?

    Start in Ughelli, visit Ughelli Central Mosque, then Ovie of Agbarha Kingdom, then Odiete Compound, then First Baptist Church Mission Road Branch Warri, then Olu Of Warri Palace, and drive back — about 114 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Ughelli?

    October to February for forts & heritage; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for churches and mosques & dargahs.

    Towns near Ughelli

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