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Newekwete Destination Guide

Delve into Newekwete in Nigeria

Newekwete in the region of Benue State is a city in Nigeria - some 216 mi or ( 348 km ) South-East of Abuja , the country's capital .

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Current time in Newekwete is now 06:55 AM (Friday) . The local timezone is named " Africa/Lagos " with a UTC offset of 1 hours. Depending on your travel modalities, these larger destinations might be interesting for you: Yaoundé, Douala, Bamenda, Bafoussam, and Malabo. While being here, make sure to check out Yaoundé . Are you curious about the possible sightseeing spots and facts in Newekwete ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.


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Obudu Ranch International Mountain Race

The Obudu Ranch International Mountain Race is an annual 11.25 km mountain running competition that takes place in late November in Obudu, Cross River State, Nigeria. First held in 2005, it has the largest total prize-money available of any mountain race and is known as "the world's richest mountain race". The men's and women's competition winners receive US$50,000 each, and there is a total prize pot of around $250,000.

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Located at 6.38 9.38 (Lat./Long.); Less than 24 km away
Tags: Mountain running competitions, Recurring sporting events established in 2005, Sport in Nigeria