Burutu
Nigeria · Delta StateNG
LGA in Delta State, Nigeria
Burutu is a Local Government Area in Delta State, Nigeria. It lies on the coast of the Niger Delta on two sides of the Forcados River, a channel of the River Niger, 30 kilometres upstream from the Bight of Benin. It has served as a link between river transport and the sea when the Royal Niger Company established a base there in the late 19th century. People living in this region are mostly of the Izon ethnicity. This LGA also has its headquarters located in Burutu town. As at the 2006 census, Burutu has a total population of 207,977 people.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 167,648
- Coordinates
- 5.353, 5.508
- Timezone
- Africa/Lagos
- Elevation
- 1 m
Overview of Burutu
Travellers heading to Delta State, Nigeria will find Burutu, a compact city. About 167,648 people are based here. Which tells you how much ground there is to cover. What stands out most: culture. Season planning starts with its northern-hemisphere location.
Things to do in Burutu
Culture in Burutu
(1)For culture, expect Docks. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. The list follows Burutu's own activity tags.
Getting there & around
Regional links serve Burutu, and the centre does not need a car. Time zone: Africa/Lagos.
Similar destinations
Places near Burutu that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Burutu known for?
- Burutu, in Delta State, Nigeria, is best known for culture. Those categories cover most of what visitors record here, in a place of roughly 167,648 residents.
- What can you do in Burutu?
- Recorded activities in Burutu include Docks. Combine two or three of them and you have a full day without leaving the area.
- Where is Burutu located?
- Burutu is located in Delta 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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