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Uruobo-Okija

Uruobo-Okija is a town in Anambra State district, Nigeria of about 13,898 people. Within 50 km by road there are 209 places to visit: 176 churches, 7 forts & heritage and 4 museums. The must-see places are Okija Shrine, Cathedral Basilica of the Most Holy Trinity and Ogbunike Caves.

5.9002° N, 6.8431° EPop. 13,898

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Within 30 km54 places
Within 50 km209
Must-see7
Notable54
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Uruobo-Okija

5 stops, one loop, back by 4:11 pm

137 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 Uruobo-Okija
  2. Immaculate Heart, Okohiachurch · 30 min
  3. Osiam Lakelake · 45 min
  4. HRM, Eze Obiekweihe Palace, Nempipalace · 1.5 hrs
  5. Igwe Orizu Palace Nnewipalace · 1.5 hrs
  6. Cathedral Basilica of the Most Holy Trinitychurch · 30 min
  7. Back in Uruobo-Okija
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Uruobo-Okija?

Okija Shrine (attraction, about 1 km), Immaculate Heart, Okohia (church, about 9 km), Cathedral Basilica of the Most Holy Trinity (church, about 37 km), Osiam Lake (lake, about 18 km), Igwe Orizu Palace Nnewi (palace, about 20 km), HRM, Eze Obiekweihe Palace, Nempi (palace, about 20 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Uruobo-Okija?

209 places on Spotwander: 176 churches, 7 forts & heritage, 3 other attractions, 4 museums, 3 mosques & dargahs.

Which is the nearest church to Uruobo-Okija?

St Gregory the Great Parish Ubahuekwem, about 5 km by road; St Martin of Tours, Ihiala (6 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to Uruobo-Okija?

Igwe Orizu Palace Nnewi, about 20 km by road; HRM, Eze Obiekweihe Palace, Nempi (20 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Uruobo-Okija?

Start in Uruobo-Okija, visit Immaculate Heart, Okohia, then Osiam Lake, then HRM, Eze Obiekweihe Palace, Nempi, then Igwe Orizu Palace Nnewi, then Cathedral Basilica of the Most Holy Trinity, and drive back — about 137 km by road in all.