Kontagora
Nigeria · Niger StateNG
LGA and town in Niger State, Nigeria
Kontagora is a major town on the south bank of the Kontagora River in north-west Niger State, Nigeria. It is the capital city of the Kontagora Emirate. The former Niger state governor, Alhaji Abubakar Sani Bello hails from Kontagora. On December 15, 1995, the Roman Catholic Apostolic Vicariate of Kontagora was established here. St Michael's Cathedral is the seat of the apostolic vicar.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 151,968
- Coordinates
- 10.403, 5.471
- Timezone
- Africa/Lagos
Overview of Kontagora
Located in Niger State, Nigeria, Kontagora is best described as a compact city. The population is roughly 151,968. Being northern-hemisphere, the best months shift accordingly. So plan the length of your visit accordingly. Expect nature to fill most of your time.
Things to do in Kontagora
Nature in Kontagora
(1)Nature in Kontagora covers National Parks. Enough to anchor an afternoon or a full day. The list follows Kontagora's own activity tags.
Best time to visit Kontagora
Nature days work best across April to June and September to October.
Getting there & around
Arrive via the nearest transport hub in Niger State; once there, walking covers most of Kontagora. The local time zone is Africa/Lagos.
Similar destinations
Places near Kontagora that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Kontagora known for?
- Kontagora is mainly a destination for nature, set in Niger State, Nigeria with around 151,968 inhabitants.
- What can you do in Kontagora?
- You can plan around National Parks in Kontagora. Each is tagged in our dataset rather than guessed at.
- When is the best time to visit Kontagora?
- Nature days work best across April to June and September to October.
- Where is Kontagora located?
- Administratively, Kontagora sits in Niger State, Nigeria — handy when you group several destinations into one trip.
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