National Museum, YenagoaEkeki Central MosqueHouse on the RockNavy Base MosqueRedemption Ministries ObogoroUpper Orashi Forest Reserve
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Yenagoa

Yenagoa is a town in Bayelsa State district, Nigeria of about 24,335 people. Within 50 km by road there are 151 places to visit: 84 churches, 4 forts & heritage and 2 rivers, islands & mangroves. The closest is Christ Chosen Deliverance Church.

4.9268° N, 6.2676° EPop. 24,335

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Within 30 km137 places
Within 50 km151
Must-see0
Notable37
Best timeOctober to February

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The 3 places worth the trip

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National Museum, Yenagoa

Heritage site · 1 km

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Royal Tulip Castle

Heritage site · 3 km

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Amarata Mosque

Mosque · 3 km

Places near Yenagoa by type

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One day from Yenagoa

5 stops, one loop, back by 4:23 pm

115 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 Yenagoa
  2. Ekeki Central Mosquemosque · 30 min
  3. House on the Rockchurch · 30 min
  4. Navy Base Mosquemosque · 30 min
  5. Upper Orashi Forest Reservenature spot · 2 hrs
  6. Edumanom Forest Reservenature spot · 2 hrs
  7. Back in Yenagoa
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Yenagoa?

National Museum, Yenagoa (heritage site, about 1 km), Royal Tulip Castle (heritage site, about 3 km), Amarata Mosque (mosque, about 3 km), Ekeki Central Mosque (mosque, about 4 km), House on the Rock (church, about 9 km), Opolo Mosque (mosque, about 10 km).

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

151 places on Spotwander: 84 churches, 50 other attractions, 4 forts & heritage, 2 rivers, islands & mangroves, 5 mosques & dargahs.

Which is the nearest church to Yenagoa?

Christ Chosen Deliverance Church, about 1 km by road; Lifegate Triumphant Gospel Ministries Bayelsa State Branch (1 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to Yenagoa?

National Museum, Yenagoa, about 1 km by road; Royal Tulip Castle (3 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Yenagoa?

Start in Yenagoa, visit Ekeki Central Mosque, then House on the Rock, then Navy Base Mosque, then Upper Orashi Forest Reserve, then Edumanom Forest Reserve, and drive back — about 115 km by road in all.