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Explore Akporku in Nigeria

Akporku in the region of Rivers is a town in Nigeria - some 271 mi or ( 436 km ) South of Abuja , the country's capital city .

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Current time in Akporku is now 07:54 PM (Saturday) . 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, Nmu Neke, Umuagwo, and Port Harcourt. Since you are here already, make sure to check out Douala . Where to go and what to see in Akporku ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.


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Okohia

Okohia is a community in the Ideato-South Local Government Area of Imo State, Nigeria, at an altitude of about 211 m. Okohia lies on the Imo River, a tributary of the Niger River, which creates a natural coastline of sandy beaches, mangrove swamps, lagoons and coastal hills. The official language is Igbo. The majority of the population are Christians, while others follow traditional beliefs.

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Located at 5.22 6.92 (Lat./Long.); Less than 15 km away
Tags: Cities in Igboland, Populated places in Imo State

Umuagwo

Umuagwo is a town in the Ohaji/Egbema Local Government Area (LGA) of Imo State in Nigeria. The population is mostly Christian and Igbo-speaking. The town lies on the Otamiri River downstream from Ihiagwa and 26 km from Owerri on the Port Harcourt road. Eze Tony Oguzie, Chairman of the Council of Traditional Rulers in the Orlu (Imo West) senatorial zone, is monarch of Umuagwo.

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Located at 5.31 6.95 (Lat./Long.); Less than 19 km away
Tags: Populated places in Imo State, Towns in Igboland

Imo State Polytechnic

Imo State Polytechnic is a higher education institute in Umuagwo, Imo State, Nigeria. It was established in 1978 as the Michael Okpara College of Agriculture, Umuagwo and was upgraded to a Polytechnic status, renamed as the Imo State Polytechnic, Umuagwo in 2007. The institution provides courses, training and research in all branches of Agriculture, Management Sciences, Engineering and Food Sciences.

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Located at 5.31 6.95 (Lat./Long.); Less than 19 km away
Tags: Imo State, Universities and colleges in Nigeria

Chokocho

Chokocho is a community in Rivers State, Nigeria near the Otamiri River. The Chokocho bridge across the Otamiri, damaged during the Nigerian civil war, was rebuilt during the governorship of Peter Odili. The bridge on the Igwuruta – Okehi – Okpalla road is 60m x 11m (4 spans of 15m each), built by Setraco Nigeria Ltd and completed in December 2002.

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Located at 4.99 7.05 (Lat./Long.); Less than 20 km away
Tags: Populated places in Rivers State

Etche

Etche is a Local Government Area (LGA) in Rivers State, Nigeria, named after the Etche (Echie) people of Southern Nigeria. The Etche are from Southern Nigeria and speak their own language. They also inhabit Omuma LGA; Etche/Omuma is a National Assembly constituency.

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Located at 4.99 7.05 (Lat./Long.); Less than 20 km away
Tags: Local Government Areas in Rivers State, Populated places in Rivers State