Jebba
Nigeria · Kwara StateNG
Town in Kwara State, Nigeria
Jebba is a Yoruba city situated in Moro Local Government of Kwara State, Nigeria. It has views of the River Niger and as of 2007 had an estimated population of 22,411. The town has the benefit of being split into North and South Jebba. South Jebba falling in Kwara State and North in Mokwa Local Government, Niger State. It is home to the largest paper mill in West Africa, as well as being the home of one of Nigeria's three hydro-electric dams. Powering the whole of Nigeria, every day. It has also a monument to Mungo Park, in remembrance of the shipwreck which took place there, while he tried to trace the source of the Niger. More recently it has taken in 16 new residents in the form of volunteers from Nigeria and the UK. Jebba's main quality is its Islamic culture.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Coordinates
- 9.120, 4.824
- Timezone
- Africa/Lagos
- Elevation
- 0 m
Overview of Jebba
Jebba is a spot in Kwara State, Nigeria. Our data highlights nature and water sports above everything else. Because it is northern-hemisphere, timing matters.
Things to do in Jebba
Nature in Jebba
(2)Under nature, Jebba is tagged with Desert and Lakes. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. Straight from the activity profile stored for Jebba.
Water Sports in Jebba
(1)Water Sports lovers get Rafting. It is a direct read of Jebba's activity profile. A compact set that still fills a visit.
Getting there & around
Access Jebba through a larger town in Kwara State; a car or bicycle makes the last leg simple. The local time zone is Africa/Lagos.
Similar destinations
Places near Jebba that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Jebba known for?
- Jebba is mainly a destination for nature and water sports, set in Kwara State, Nigeria.
- What can you do in Jebba?
- You can plan around Desert, Lakes and Rafting in Jebba. Each is tagged in our dataset rather than guessed at.
- Where is Jebba located?
- Administratively, Jebba sits in Kwara State, Nigeria — handy when you group several destinations into one trip.
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