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Edewo Destination Guide
Explore Edewo in Nigeria
Edewo in the region of Nigeria (general) is a place in Nigeria - some 229 mi or ( 368 km ) South-West of Abuja , the country's capital city .
Time in Edewo is now 10:15 AM (Monday) . The local timezone is named " Africa/Lagos " with a UTC offset of 1 hours. Depending on your budget, these more prominent locations might be interesting for you: Malabo, Port Harcourt, Owerri, Old Iyekezie, and Okome. Since you are here already, consider visiting Malabo . Where to go and what to see in Edewo ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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Interesting facts about this location
Okomu Forest Reserve
The Okomu Forest Reserve is a forest block covering an area of 1081 km² in Edo State, about 50 km west of Benin City, Nigeria. The Okomu National Park lies within the reserve. The park holds a small part of the forests that once covered the region, and is the last habitat for many endangered species.
Located at 6.42 5.47 (Lat./Long.); Less than 10 km away
Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium
Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium is a multi-use stadium in Benin City, Nigeria. Originally known as Ogbe Stadium, it is currently used mostly for football matches and is the home stadium of Bendel Insurance FC. The stadium has a capacity of 20,000 people. It is named after the two-time Governor of the old Bendel State, Dr. Samuel Ogbemudia. In Feb. 2009, the stadium was banned by the National League for having an unsafe, below-standard playing surface.
Located at 6.33 5.61 (Lat./Long.); Less than 29 km away
Benin Airport
Benin Airport is an airport serving Benin, a city in the Edo State of Nigeria.
Located at 6.32 5.60 (Lat./Long.); Less than 29 km away
Benin City
Benin City, is a city (2006 est. pop. 1,147,188) and the capital of Edo State in southern Nigeria. It is a city approximately 25 miles north of the Benin River. It is situated 200 miles by road east of Lagos. Benin is the centre of Nigeria's rubber industry, but processing palm nuts for oil is also an important traditional industry.
Located at 6.32 5.61 (Lat./Long.); Less than 30 km away
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