Bauchi
Nigeria · Bauchi StateNG
State of Nigeria
Bauchi is a state located in northeastern Nigeria. It is bordered by Jigawa to the north, Yobe to the north-east, Gombe to the east, Taraba and Plateau to the south, Kaduna to the west and Kano to the northwest respectfully. It takes its name from the historic city of Bauchi, which also serves as its capital. The state was formed in the year 1976, when the former North-Eastern State was broken up. It originally included the area that is now Gombe State, which became a distinct state in 1996.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 6,834,314
- Coordinates
- 10.310, 9.844
- Timezone
- Africa/Lagos
Overview of Bauchi
Bauchi is a large metropolitan hub in Bauchi State, Nigeria. Some 6,834,314 inhabitants call it home. Being northern-hemisphere, the best months shift accordingly. So plan the length of your visit accordingly. Our data highlights nature, culture and water sports above everything else.
Things to do in Bauchi
Nature in Bauchi
(18)Nature in Bauchi covers Countryside, Desert, Forest, Gardens and Geological Formations. In all, 18 activities are recorded in this category. The list follows Bauchi's own activity tags.
Culture in Bauchi
(8)Culture lovers get Ancient Ruins, Cathedrals, Fountains, Historical Sites and Mines. These entries mirror the activity data we hold for Bauchi. Altogether 8 options are tagged here.
Water Sports in Bauchi
(7)Bauchi's water sports entries include Canoeing, Kayaking, Paddle, Rafting and Swimming. These entries mirror the activity data we hold for Bauchi. That is 7 tagged options in total, so there is room to pick and choose.
Sports in Bauchi
(6)Our data lists Hiking, Hiking Trails, Horse Trails, Running and Slopes as sports options here. In all, 6 activities are recorded in this category. The list follows Bauchi's own activity tags.
Adventure in Bauchi
(5)Bauchi records Adventure, Adventure Parks, Boat Rides, Off Road Trails and Shooting Ranges under adventure. All of it is drawn from Bauchi's recorded activities. Small in number, simple to combine into one outing.
Nightlife in Bauchi
(3)Bauchi's nightlife entries include Events, Nightlife and Pubs. All of it is drawn from Bauchi's recorded activities. Small in number, simple to combine into one outing.
Wellness in Bauchi
(3)Under wellness, Bauchi is tagged with Farms, Ranches and Therms. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. The list follows Bauchi's own activity tags.
Family in Bauchi
(2)The family shortlist for Bauchi: Playgrounds and Zoo. Everything listed here comes from what Bauchi is actually tagged with. A short list, but an easy way to shape a day.
More to do in Bauchi
(1)Under other activities, Bauchi is tagged with Secret. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. The list follows Bauchi's own activity tags.
Best time to visit Bauchi
Indoor culture and evening options make any month workable. Nature days work best across April to June and September to October. Target June to September if the water is the point of the trip.
Getting there & around
Bauchi is large enough to be served by long-distance connections and local public transport. The local time zone is Africa/Lagos.
Similar destinations
Places near Bauchi that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Bauchi known for?
- Bauchi is mainly a destination for nature, culture and water sports, set in Bauchi State, Nigeria with around 6,834,314 inhabitants.
- What can you do in Bauchi?
- You can plan around Countryside, Desert, Forest, Gardens and Geological Formations in Bauchi. Each is tagged in our dataset rather than guessed at.
- When is the best time to visit Bauchi?
- Indoor culture and evening options make any month workable. Nature days work best across April to June and September to October. Target June to September if the water is the point of the trip.
- Where is Bauchi located?
- Administratively, Bauchi sits in Bauchi State, Nigeria — handy when you group several destinations into one trip.
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