Abakaliki
Nigeria · Ebonyi StateNG
Capital city of Ebonyi State, Nigeria
Abakaliki is the capital city of Ebonyi State in southeastern Nigeria, located 64 kilometres (40 mi) southeast of Enugu. The inhabitants are primarily members of the Igbo tribe. It was the headquarters of the Ogoja province before the creation of the Southeastern State in 1967.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 149,683
- Coordinates
- 6.325, 8.114
- Timezone
- Africa/Lagos
- Elevation
- 170 m
Overview of Abakaliki
Abakaliki is the kind of compact city you find in Ebonyi State, Nigeria. Records put its population near 149,683. Which matters when you decide how long to stay. Plan around culture, nature and sports and you will not run out of ideas. Its northern-hemisphere position decides when the high season falls.
Things to do in Abakaliki
Culture in Abakaliki
(2)Our data lists Cathedrals and Mines as culture options here. Enough to anchor an afternoon or a full day. Straight from the activity profile stored for Abakaliki.
Nature in Abakaliki
(1)The nature shortlist for Abakaliki: Geological Formations. All of it is drawn from Abakaliki's recorded activities. Small in number, simple to combine into one outing.
Sports in Abakaliki
(1)The sports shortlist for Abakaliki: Slopes. All of it is drawn from Abakaliki's recorded activities. Small in number, simple to combine into one outing.
Water Sports in Abakaliki
(1)Our data lists Rafting as water sports options here. Enough to anchor an afternoon or a full day. This reflects only what is documented for Abakaliki.
Getting there & around
Reach Abakaliki by regional transport from the nearest hub in Ebonyi State; the core is compact enough to walk. Time zone: Africa/Lagos.
Similar destinations
Places near Abakaliki that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Abakaliki known for?
- Abakaliki, in Ebonyi State, Nigeria, is best known for culture, nature and sports. Those categories cover most of what visitors record here, in a place of roughly 149,683 residents.
- What can you do in Abakaliki?
- Recorded activities in Abakaliki include Cathedrals, Mines, Geological Formations, Slopes and Rafting. Combine two or three of them and you have a full day without leaving the area.
- Where is Abakaliki located?
- Abakaliki is located in Ebonyi State, Nigeria. Use the country and region pages to see what else lies nearby and to plan a route between stops.
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