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Akiri-Ogidi Destination Guide

Touring Akiri-Ogidi in Nigeria

Akiri-Ogidi in the region of Anambra State is located in Nigeria - some 235 mi or ( 378 km ) South of Abuja , the country's capital city .

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Time in Akiri-Ogidi is now 11:20 AM (Friday) . The local timezone is named " Africa/Lagos " with a UTC offset of 1 hours. Depending on your budget, these more prominent places might be interesting for you: Douala, Malabo, Owele-Utchi, Umugbome Camp, and Umuahia. Being here already, consider visiting Douala . Check out our recommendations for Akiri-Ogidi ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.


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Interesting facts about this location

Oguta Lake

Oguta Lake is the largest natural lake in the Imo State of Nigeria. Located within the equatorial rainforest region, it is of enormous importance to the local population as a source of water, fish, tourism and also as an outlet for sewerage. Uhamiri is the goddess of Oguta Lake. Oguta Lake served as a Biafran army marine base during the Biafran War of 1967-1970.

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Located at 5.71 6.79 (Lat./Long.); Less than 16 km away
Tags: Lakes of Nigeria, Visitor attractions in Nigeria

Oguta

Oguta is a town on the east bank of Oguta Lake in Imo State of southeastern Nigeria. It is the administrative seat for Oguta LGA. Oguta was one of the first territories used by the British to advance into the Igbo hinterland. As of 2012 Oguta's population was estimated at 20,096. The city of Oguta is divided into two townships, Oguta 1 and Oguta 2, separated by its popular lake.

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Located at 5.71 6.81 (Lat./Long.); Less than 18 km away
Tags: Cities in Igboland, Local Government Areas in Imo State, Populated places in Imo State, Towns in Igboland

Uli, Anambra

Uli is a town of historic importance situated at the extreme southeast conner of Ihiala local government area of Anambra state in Nigeria. Her closest neibouring towns are Amaofuo (formerly a village in Uli town), Ihiala, Amorka, Ubulu, Ozara, Egbuoma and Ohakpu. Uli town extends westward to the confluence of the rivers of Atamiri and Enyinja, and across Usham Lake down to the lower Niger region.

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Located at 5.78 6.87 (Lat./Long.); Less than 23 km away
Tags: Populated places in Anambra State

Ihiala

Ihiala is a city in Nigeria, located in the south of the state Anambra, and has long served as the local administrative capital of the zone. The population is about 87,796 persons. Ihiala consists of several cities, such as Amorka, Azia, Okija, Mbosi, Iseke, Orsumoghu, Ubuluisuzor and Uli. It lies in the agricultural belt of the state. Ihiala is an unusually peaceful part of the country, attracting settlers wishing to escape other chaotic Nigerian cities.

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Located at 5.85 6.86 (Lat./Long.); Less than 24 km away
Tags: Local Government Areas in Anambra State, Local Government Areas in Igboland, Populated places in Anambra State, Populated places in Igboland