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Okene

Nigeria · Kogi StateNG

Town in Kogi state, Nigeria

Okene is a town in the Nigerian state of Kogi. The town is based in a Local Government Area of the same name. Okene runs along the A2 highway. It had an area of 328 km2 and a population of 320,260 at the 2006 census.

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Population
320,260
Coordinates
7.551, 6.236
Timezone
Africa/Lagos
Elevation
384 m
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Overview of Okene

Located in Kogi State, Nigeria, Okene is best described as a sizeable city. Population figures land around 320,260. Because it is northern-hemisphere, timing matters. Handy context when you build an itinerary. Expect adventure, culture and nature to fill most of your time.

Things to do in Okene

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Adventure in Okene

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Okene records Shooting Ranges under adventure. Everything listed here comes from what Okene is actually tagged with. A compact set that still fills a visit.

Shooting Ranges
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Culture in Okene

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On the culture side, Okene offers Mines. It is a direct read of Okene's activity profile. These pair well with anything else on this page.

Mines
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Nature in Okene

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For nature, expect National Parks. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. Straight from the activity profile stored for Okene.

National Parks

Best time to visit Okene

Walking and nature outings are most comfortable in April to June and September to October.

Getting there & around

Getting to Okene rarely needs a car — connections and city transport do the work. The local time zone is Africa/Lagos.

Similar destinations

Places near Okene that share the same kinds of activities.

Frequently asked questions

What is Okene known for?
Okene is mainly a destination for adventure, culture and nature, set in Kogi State, Nigeria with around 320,260 inhabitants.
What can you do in Okene?
You can plan around Shooting Ranges, Mines and National Parks in Okene. Each is tagged in our dataset rather than guessed at.
When is the best time to visit Okene?
Walking and nature outings are most comfortable in April to June and September to October.
Where is Okene located?
Administratively, Okene sits in Kogi State, Nigeria — handy when you group several destinations into one trip.

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