Delve into Bankkiri in Nigeria
Bankkiri in the region of Rivers is located in Nigeria - some 315 mi or ( 507 km ) South of Abuja , the country's capital .
Local time in Bankkiri is now 12:59 PM (Sunday) . The local timezone is named " Africa/Lagos " with a UTC offset of 1 hours. Depending on your mobility, these larger destinations might be interesting for you: Douala, Malabo, Umuahia, Port Harcourt, and Owerri. While being here, you might want to check out Douala . Are you curious about the possible sightseeing spots and facts in Bankkiri ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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Interesting facts about this location
Abonnema
Abonnema (originally known as Nyemoni, which means "covet your own" in the Kalabari dialect of the Ijaw languages group) is a was founded in 1882. It was discovered by an expedition of a host of chiefs from the Kalabari town. These include Chief Young Briggs (a Kalabari warrior whose original name is Chief Inikeiroari Iso-owu Briggs) in Nigeria.
Located at 4.72 6.78 (Lat./Long.); Less than 19 km away
New Calabar River
The New Calabar River is a river in Rivers State, Nigeria, in the Niger River Delta. The Kalabari Kingdom was based on this river.
Located at 4.50 7.00 (Lat./Long.); Less than 23 km away
Abalama
Abalama is a settlement established in 1880 by members of Elem Abalama. The settlement has grown to become a middle town of the Kalabari people in Rivers State of Nigeria.
Located at 4.76 6.84 (Lat./Long.); Less than 23 km away
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