Explore Akokwa in Nigeria
Akokwa in the region of Imo State is a town in Nigeria - some 220 mi or ( 354 km ) South of Abuja , the country's capital city .
Current time in Akokwa is now 01:28 AM (Thursday) . The local timezone is named " Africa/Lagos " with a UTC offset of 1 hours. Depending on the availability of means of transportation, these more prominent locations might be interesting for you: Douala, Malabo, Umuahu, Umueje, and Port Harcourt. Since you are here already, make sure to check out Douala . Where to go and what to see in Akokwa ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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Umuchu
Umuchu is the largest town in Aguata local government of Anambra State, Nigeria. Anambra is the cradle of Igbo people of eastern Nigeria. Umuchu shares boundary in the north with Achina and Enugwu-Umuonyia communities (both in Aguata, Anambra state). Umuchu is bordered in the south by Akokwa town in Imo State. In the west, it is bordered by Uga Town and Amesi town(Aguata Anambra) and in the East by Umunze and Isuokpu/umualaoma communities (both in Orumba Anambra state).
Located at 5.93 7.13 (Lat./Long.); Less than 4 km away
Achina, Anambra
Achina is a town in Aguata Local Government Area of Anambra State, Nigeria. The inhabitants are members of the Igbo people.
Located at 5.95 7.12 (Lat./Long.); Less than 5 km away
Orlu
Orlu is the third largest city in Southeast Nigeria's Imo State with an estimated population of 220,000. It has a long history and has played a critical role as the headquarters for humanitarian relief agencies during the Nigerian civil war. It is a home for enterprise and many successful Nigerian businessmen have been born in the town.
Located at 5.80 7.04 (Lat./Long.); Less than 15 km away
Igbo-Ukwu
Igbo-Ukwu is a town in the Nigerian state of Anambra in the southeastern part of the country. It is notable for three archaeological sites, where excavations have found bronze artifacts from a highly sophisticated bronze metal-working culture dating perhaps to the 9th or 10th century, centuries before other known bronzes of the region. The first, called Igbo Isaiah, was uncovered in 1938 by Isaiah Anozie a local villager, who stumbled upon the bronze works while digging beside his home.
Located at 6.02 7.02 (Lat./Long.); Less than 16 km away
Gabros Stadium
Gabros Stadium is a 3,000 capacity multi-use stadium in Nnewi, Nigeria, adjacent to the Beverly Hills Hotel. It is currently is the home stadium of Gabros International and was the temporary home of
Located at 5.98 6.90 (Lat./Long.); Less than 24 km away
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